My client's living room is completely unbalanced and odd looking because this wasn't done, which I had to hide with some fancy drapery "magic" that was expensive.

While none of us will be getting our money back he can live well selling off the remaining assets as long as they don't shut him down.

By no means cheap but solid rent + demand, fun place to live, decent inventory (relatively speaking), and is still commutable to the city. 

As I build my career as an agent, I’m also passionate about real estate investing, specifically with a goal of purchasing multi-family, buy-and-hold properties where I can live in one unit and rent out the others.I’m here to network, learn from experienced investors, and contribute to the community.

Quote from @Kaleb Garrett: In the town my parents live in (small town in East Tennessee) there is a small solar farm.

I live in Farmington Hills.

I live in a very expensive market (Seattle, WA) and I am looking to invest out of State.

Will be difficult because you currently live in the property . is the 2nd unit livable and just looking to renovate ? 

@Felicia Vinces it sounds like you missed our Year End Live show and Podcast of "Real Estate Notes Show' where 2 15 year experience note investors break down what makes a note valuable.  

I buy homes as a primary residence with 5% down and move into them keeping my previous as a rental and the area that I live doesn't have new builds that would work for us, otherwise I would buy a new build.