Should I just compare to other similar multifamily homes that may be in similar types of areas although not geographically close or focus on homes on the same street with similar Bed bath and square footage that may be single family homes?

Your only other low down payment option is FHA, but like Conventional there are loan limits based on your geographical area.

Looks like furnace and water heater is good for now, and no description on when the roof was built.Any advice would be appreciated.

I don't know either area, but from your description, I would do the closer option. 

I think you may see more and more people do hybrid marketing on AirBNB, vrbo , homeaway, Facebook etc and the descriptions may say something along the lines of, “if you don’t see a date open please message me directly or go to my website/link to check”

The description sounds like a good read.

I believe more than a few tax pros on this forum practice what they preach and invest in RE themselves (myself included).Judging by your description of your current situation and the hypotheticals on your horizon, I would advise you to look for continuous guidance as opposed to a single consultation to clear this one hurdle.This is a growth and preservation of wealth plan.

Hello,As the title and description states I am closing on a rental property which has original terrazzo floors which in my opinion look nice, but the previous owner has installed ugly tile over it.

From your description, your tenant sounds like a real POS.But it's not her fault she is in your property--it's your fault. 

Duplexes that fit that description are in high demand and go quickly in Lubbock.