One thing I will say there is a shortage of is properties that accept a pet (single pet, ie 1 dog)You will see a lot of manufactured housing on this corridor, but there are some older homes needing updates since the parent or grandparent had just passed (just toured a great one that sold for $219k in a week (cash) that was massive but my buyer was afraid of the work & it was easy fix and flip)As I mentioned below, I'm very curious to your style-what makes the right deal for you?

I would be very careful about accepting advice from anyone that could personally benefit.Listen to David Greene Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, etc.

However if you plan on buying 3-4units, there is a trigger rule for FHA, it is called the self sufficiency test.

If they're serious, I encourage them to send me the request which I accept (after I've also made our House Rules clear).

Also keep in mind, terms other than price will play a role in getting you offer accepted too.

I was drawn to this investment mainly to test out the new padsplit model.

I think its worth a test, but like Jerryl said, you need to post multiple times a week for many months before you would know if its going to work a lot.

Duplex appraised 380 (super ****ing low ball) brings in an estimated 3,900 a month in rents. buyer agreed and SIGNED addendum to purchase at 397,500. day of closing they dont show, tell us they didnt know what they agreed to pay over appraised value and are trying to get us to accept 386k. my agent had me lock in our month to month long term tenant to a year lease for THEIR lender and now they pull this.. they have only 5k in escrow account.. my agent wont reduce his commission from 3%-2% to help bridge the gap. suggestions?? 

You’ll need to find a GC on board with the extra paperwork and a seller willing to accept a longer closing time.   

Even with a shared bathroom and living room, your place is likely much nicer than the average extend-stay motel, so if your rents are competitive, then you can likely serve this avatar.You may find that a 5/2 is an acceptable temporary housing solution for a family displaced after an insurable loss (fire, flood, etc.).