This ensures the property performs well even under less-than-ideal circumstances.If a property doesn’t align with your goals, it’s perfectly fine to move on.

So if lots of parking, ideally walking distance to busses or transportation to cut down on cars, you might get away with it (legally).Operationally;  this is a can of worms to manage. 

I am looking for recommendations for a stacking washer/dryer and gas range, ideally something that will hold up to renters for a longer period of time.

I've seen the way that this movie ends, and it's usually not good.

Prepared to hold for 8 years, ideally 10-12.

A duplex, triplex, or fourplex is ideal because the more units, the more financing options banks may offer.

Idealizing a past scenario is purely negative.

I'd go for the best location, ideally, but without a strong compromise on your funds.

IDEALLY, we would like to find a property that has or is capable of being converted into a “mother in law”, “ADU”, “Casita”, or any other separate living quarters in which we could rent out the main portion to a tenant (short term or long term) and then use the separate space as our own for when we come and go with business.

.- I do believe having multiple backups is ideal.