Some credit unions or local banks offer portfolio loans that don’t stick to the 4-unit limit, which could work well here.

This means that the bulk of the expenses are not going up annually.In addition, if OO you get to write off the property tax and interest to the SALT limit ($10K). 

We sent messages to all residents and 3 didn't answer, so it seems like that is the place to start, but does anyone have any ideas on how to figure this out given the limitations?

Then think I could have 2 sub meters put in (believe the limit is 1 per main water meter).

A kitchen fire in the back unit got a little out of control and burned up to the roof.

You have zero control over the stock market, whereas when you do private lending, you have significantly higher control and contractually guaranteed return on your money.

Have yourself own an interest in the LLC, and have another entity you control own an interest and be the manager.  

That's a terrible idea.He should either install a smart thermostat that allows him to set limits, or he should remove her from the property.

Really asking those who have a limited number of properties.

I see people without capital being encouraged to increase their credit card limits to incur  $20 -40k debt which they are told they’ll “earn back” in the first one or two deals they do.