The valuation and market value of a multi family property differs from a single family and you want someone that understands the distinctions if you go that route.

I am seeing a lot more people go that route instead of turnkey. 

This vary heavily town to town. 20% down is great if buying strictly as investment but if you have a way of owner occupying I would explore that route and apply the 20% down to increasing value of property and instead using low money down loan. 

You can also try the travelling nurses route, a lot of them are looking for low cost housing when in town. 

It sounds like you are investigating the DSCR route due to lack of investment funds. 

I would stick with the traditional route of investing in RE.

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

This isn't 2011-2013 days but many people are stuck in that time period STILL.As I finish my licensing study, I'm very grateful I chose this route as opposed to being a one trick pony.Wholesalers did themselves in by their method of operating.  

If you go this route you better find a way to set yourself apart.

If this were my property, I’d run a detailed rental analysis (from what I’ve read in Forbes) to see if the short term route could outpace traditional leasing.