So when I tried to list it, the first unit on Zillow would show as "100 Example St." and then when I tried to list the next unit I had to put in a unit number so I tried to put "101 Example St." but on Zillow that would show as "100 Road St.

Thanks Joe, you helped really press some buttons of next level thoughts and considerations on this. 

I’ve seen folks pivot their plans quickly if they discover one city has friendier permit processes than another.And yeah, the Phoenix area has some really down to earth investor meetups, from what I’ve heard, that can help you level up fast.What aspect of the business are you most excited to tackle first.. managing construction, or scouting out those under the radar leads?

@Cameron Marro - I would work to get her out, move in to the bad unit and rent out the good unit. 

I don't get the term "DSCR loan"   I mean all loans for 5+ units are based more on the property than the buyer.     

Also, which choice is better for you highly depends on what your real estate goals are and the experience level & skillset of the specific agent.Traditional agent and Redfin Agent could essentially be the same thing in many cases.

Start with Reonomy or Costar to identify all the 100+ units in your target market (on and off market) and then see if you can get into direct contact with some owners.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

If you're willing and able, I do recommend the "house hacking" strategy which is just a fancy name for buying a rental property and living in one of the units, because you'll get very favorable financing - an owner-occupied fixed-rate 30-year mortgage.I'd also say, analyze that property as if you won't live there and it's a pure rental, and make sure the property is still cash flow positive if there's a tenant in your unit because then you'll know if it's actually a good investment.And when you analyze it, include payment of a property manager in your #s because if you don't, and doing so would make it go cash flow negative, then you've just bought yourself a job because you literally can't step away from managing it without losing money.

However, I do have a lender that can conduct an entity transfer with a commercial loan from 2 units and up.