As a lender the pros are that the funds can grow at a particular percentage that the funds are lent at.

You may have to search a bit for the right contractor or engineer - sometimes I see one solution dominating in an area - "that is how we always do it"  Thanks for the input - yes, it sounds like the specific area this house is in is particularly bad for foundation issues.  

Do you have any particular meetups you especially recommend?

However, I’m looking for tools to help me analyze deals, particularly for multi-unit properties.

My recommendations for house hackers right now are townhomes in particular NOVA locations.  

Usually MTR comes fully furnished with utilities included, so you pay for the convenience.if the area has traveling nurses, other professionals that come for a few months for work they normally pay more, in certain cases the employer pays the rent not familiar with that particular market,  but worth looking into it.

Regardless of the particular "wow" shot you choose, professional photography is a must.

I am ALWAYS 100% honest with them if/when I think that particular owner can handle self-management in the investment strategy they choose.

Whether the lender decides to do anything, and exactly what they decide to do depends on the lenders particular strategy, target ROI, risk tolerance, current interest rates, interest rate of subject mortgage loan, etc. 

They will often still let you do an inspection, particularly to put together a scope of work.