But because the duplex unit is smaller it is easier to maintain.  

Supplement this far simpler entity approach by ensuring you have appropriate types and levels of insurance, you operate your business in a manner in which your conduct is not considered an exclusion in your policy, you work with licensed and insured vendors, you execute contracts with indemnification clauses with these same vendors/ require additional insured status &  maintain appropriate licensing and permits.

Rules can change, and it’s better to anticipate potential restrictions down the road.Builder Restrictions: Builders sometimes place restrictions on rentals to maintain the "character" of the community, especially when they’re still selling units.

It's very cheap and not difficult to maintain bond/license/insurance.

The cost to maintain them probably wouldn’t be exactly 8x as compared to the single 8-unit, but it sure as hell isn’t a 1-to-1 ratio either. 

With less experienced or just poor planning operators, it isn't uncommon that they spend years distributing all the cash out to the owners, and then the time comes for a multi million dollar refresh to maintain the hotel brand, and no one wants to cough up the money back into the entity.

Framing your position as fair such as explaining the difficulty of finding renters during off-peak months - might help maintain a positive relationship and reduce risks of property damage.Prepare for What’s NextEven if the tenant moves out early, ensure you’re protected.

I'm a GC so I understand her predicament and realize maintaining relationships is critical.

That's their required performance as well as maintaining the property/reporting issues. 

I believe we would maintain this setup if we purchase the property.