My advice would be for sure to become a part of the FB group Short Term Rental Listing Advice through the Short Term Shop, Also become a part of the STS community and ask questions there and you will get a boost!

They don't look at the whole picture when they shop. 

Additionally if you can live in one unit for a year, then you can get the best of both worlds, better financing and a larger than a single family home. 2-4 is a great place to start, shop around for pricing and see what is available.

At Easy Street Capital, we provide a one-stop shop for investors like yourself who want to fix up a property and then refinance using a DSCR loan.

This property is close to jobs, shopping malls, hospital and other living infrastructure. 

Any recommendations for good investor friendly agents I can shop the rate with? 

This leads to widespread job losses and closures of schools, shops, and businesses.

Is it customary that they have their process displayed online or in a pricing guide so I can shop around?

again, not shopping on Zillow - but actually walking properties. 

.- Shop around for lenders that specialize in owner-occupied multifamily properties.- Use tools like the BiggerPockets mortgage calculators to see how different interest rates and loan terms affect your cash flow.If you have more questions or need further guidance, feel free to ask Good luck with your duplex venture