Our place is a cute little farm style house but nothing special no garage but definitely new and updated.

“The real challenge for first-time home buyers in our market is orienting them to this hyper-accelerated, competitive market,” says Cameron Platt, a partner and broker with Abio Properties in Oakland, Calif.For example, one odd practice you often find in urban real estate markets like Houston, is listing a property below market value.

Property has 3units 7bd 3ba Sqft 2352 build 1962 Style CCCustomer is willing to hold the note on the home with set amount she is older and don't count on living forever.2 units occupied total of 2870 in cash flow1st flr $1790mth  3bd 1 ba2nd flr vacant ($1700-$2000 potential) 3bd 1baStudio $1080mth 1bd 1baTaxes is $12321.27yroil 3 zone furnace City Water 2 Electric boxesLocated 45 Min from New York5 min from University and College3 Different Mountain Trials and Parks  Shopping District and Medical Centers What questions would you ask?

It usually goes out of style long before it wears out.

I am detail oriented and analytical but introverted.

Nothing wrong with dwelling on the silver lining or being positive but thats not my style. 

Does anyone know what the name of the style of these 4 plex's that are side by side ?

Based on your description you are referring to a "portfolio" style of loan or sometimes called "Commercial" loan.  

I am currently analyzing an off market deal in a small college town, that is currently operating as college housing with a "rent by the room" style. 

The most common portfolio style loan in Texas is a 20 year adjustable rate loan.