Certain lenders may reduce ltv for the added risk of it being non warrantable. 

So, if interest rates are a buyer’s primary roadblock, then I recommend seeking opportunities to negotiate a reduced interest rate from a seller or looking at new construction, where builders are offering rate reductions and other substantial incentives.What if I’m a seller?

Quote from @Eric Stewart: There are ways to prevent this, or at least dramatically reduce the likelihood of it happening again.1.

You can  however ask the seller to fix before closing (as you mentioned there are downsides here) or reduce the purchase price.

Let's look at two actions that can help reduce any potential liability:1. 

Google cognitive dissonance and you'll understand the true agenda for their presentation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance"The discomfort is triggered by the person's belief clashing with new information perceived, [or perceived new information, which is neither new nor informative] wherein the individual tries to find a way to resolve the contradiction to reduce their discomfort."

I’m not really a “people person.”A PM can definitely pay for themselves just in higher rents, late fees, collection of damages beyond security deposits, and reduced vacancy.

This takes a little more work, but it's the fairest and reduces the likelihood of tenants that squander utilities.If you choose #2 or #3, there are considerations:Start with an average.

They have good feedbacks, but this is because they know a mean to reduce the volume of bad feedbacks.

I will be putting anywhere from 3.5%-5% down on the property so with that in mind, would y'all recommend starting with a Multi Family and reduce my living expense or with the SFH and not cash flow until year 2 when I am out of the property?