I’ve included a photo for reference of the kitchen which is the main attraction of the Mass home.Now I am looking to pursue REI long-term and am looking for tips on how those more experienced in the field have operationalized and scaled the property selection process.Our thinking for this first official investment is to either acquire a duplex/triplex and add our touch or acquire a single family where an ADU can be added.

Cheap materials, thin walls, the LVP was peeling already not to mention the transient individuals in the parking lot. 

Can a golf cart used for & parked at an AirBnb be a tax write off?

It also does help if you have a well-known lake, park, etc. in the area but since Salt Lake City is nearby that could possibly be to your advantage. 

Purchase price: $645,000 95% seller financed, 5% raised, $0 down. 33 unit mobile home park.

Also look at parking closely because you will have 1 car per student in most cases. 

Have they ever been to a public pool, or water park, or hot tub at a resort or gym? 

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

For people that want to close and make it pretty/official/permitted/etc once they are owners, the question is "what is the cheapest way we can get this to pass an appraisal without the appraiser calling for a licensed/bonded/professional/whatever to fix things prior to closing?"

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.