What I do offer is a perspective of syndication versus owning the properties yourself.  

Here’s why:Cash Flow: A 4-plex offers four rental incomes versus two in a duplex, which can significantly boost your cash flow and help cover vacancies or unexpected expenses.Financing: For a 4-plex, you can still take advantage of residential financing (which tends to have lower rates) compared to commercial loans.

Robert Cialdini notes that creating a sense of reciprocation is one of the best sales tactics out there, even if the items being reciprocated aren’t anywhere near equal in value (like a 12-month lease versus a $25 gift card, for example).

So, despite the purchase price of original light versus the ceiling fan the ceiling fan is an "upgrade" for a tenant.

You will probably lose a month of rent if you choose a Section 8 tenant ready to move in now versus a traditional tenant ready to move in now.

FHA has the self sufficiency test which also makes 4 units more valuable because you have a better chance of pass the SS test with 4 units versus 3 units. 2 units doesn't require the SS test so buyers also tend to like that inventory for FHA so they can avoid the SS test. 

It might help you out if you're a hammer swinger type guy who can produce workmen like quality results versus homeowner DIY results.Someone who has been in this business for awhile , and brings a lot more knowledge , and contacts to the deal we'll have a lot better chance at performing a turn around on the property then to someone who is new and inexperienced. 

Versus a investment home pulling out 75% LTV and a higher rate. 

Versus buying now, and when rates drop, you refinance.

That means you’re in the driver’s seat, deciding what needs to get done for maximum value, versus what can be deferred until later.