For Wisconsin a basement is a must, instant discount without one.

It'd also require you to move to AZ.Another option is to work hard to find an off-market deal that is below market value, which would give you instant equity and get you closer to your four-unit goal.First I'd determine whether you are willing to move, if you are then it will give you a lot more flexbility since you can use a FHA loan.

This one was rent ready but I did purchase under market value to capture some instant equity What was the outcome?

Because there are a lot of bad high risk people out here without criminal records who could become that "nightmare tenant" in any instant.

Investors / flippers do but not most home owners turning seller.Listing yourself means you don't get that instant exposure to 1000's of buyers a top top listing agent has in their data base.   

It's on you to connect with the guest who is looking at your place and that means you reach out to them 99% of the time vs. them just instant-booking your place like they can on Airbnb.

So, they may not be as disgruntled as you believe because they may have already cashed in on a small payday from their share of your EMD.

Good - You should have instant revenue if you buy.

They want instant gratification.It's a cold world though, you ain't getting that without a cost.

I would be looking for a deal right now where you gain $100k to $300k instant equity and cashflows.