ThanksI bet that's a good short term rental market!

But I agree, seller's best bet is to buy using a conventional loan if they can qualify. 

Your best bet is to get an estoppel that verifies their lease dates, rent being paid, security deposit, and advanced rent.

For that reason, if I can find a reliable and trustworthy company, I believe turnkey is my best option for REI at this point in life. 

I do see a ton of 2 unit houses on Zillow, so would it be a good bet that these are landlords trying to unload their stock before student housing regs kick in?

I bet if they found a subsurface problem, I would own those. :-)ps.

Obviously, this is just my own analysis but the new administration anticipation is the flavor of the year.I'm still yet to be fully sold that we're healthy as a country and that 100% of what we're being told will happen-- I'm betting less than 50%.

Kitchens and bathrooms are always a good bet, but think beyond the basics.

I bet it would hardly move the needle.

Your best bet for that size will be local banks and credit unions, good luck.