Multifamily projects often yield higher per-square-foot returns due to economies of scale and consistent demand for rental units in urban areas.

Even then its often more cost effective to work more with what you have. 

Investors often obsess over how to defer tax obligations and ultimately make poor investments due to being hyper focused on taxes.

Credit score shouldn't be the primary driver of tenant approval, because if they could qualify for a mortgage they probably wouldn't be renters.

Often times, you will get a better rate/lower fees working with a broker, than working with a direct lender.  

But it goes to show everyone reading this that marketed projected returns are often the primary metric many investors look at.  

This often means a smaller down payment and lower monthly payments compared to a traditional bank loan, especially since the seller may not be tied to the high interest rates banks are offering.Another option is a land loan from a local credit union or bank.

Similarly, homes that have unusual layouts or less traditional features often benefit from full staging, as it helps buyers envision how the space can work for them.That said, even in more budget-conscious markets, full-service staging can still provide a significant return on investment, especially if the home has been on the market for a while or if it's empty and lacks warmth.

If one or more units are vacant, the remaining units often don’t provide enough cash flow to cover expenses, making it harder to meet operating costs.Maintenance costs: A fourplex comes with four times the appliances, plumbing, HVAC systems, and other components to maintain, leading to significantly higher repair and maintenance expenses than single-family homes.If you want to see the detailed calculation, read this BP blog - More Units Doesn’t Mean More Money—Why a Single-Family Home Can Beat a Fourplex.Resale value: Multi-family properties have a limited buyer pool—mainly investors—who base their offers on CAP rates.

I work with a lot of MTR investors and what I am seeing frequently with multifamily acquisitions, particularly with new investors, is that they often test the property just like you're mentioning, as a way to dip their toes in the water and see what works in their area and for their personal style.