I have read a couple of Brandon Turners books on house hacking and multi family and really enjoyed his writing style.

@Phillip Austin For listing the rentals, Zillow doesn't allow roommate style rentals, so you can't use that for listings.I use Facebook Marketplace, and all the sub groups (ie.

I currently have an STR in the Poconos and I would recommend if you ever pick a home here to consider style. 

Everyone can invest in real estate in their own style and be successful at it.

Write targeted letters yourself saying you own and live in a multi in the area and are looking to expand.

There are some markets that will write both together and if affordable, that would the way I would recommend going.   

Anything smaller may not attract larger investors or offer the economies of scale needed for profitability.Design Style: BTR developments often consist of attached townhomes, usually with features like garages and a more upscale design to appeal to renters looking for something between an apartment and a single-family home.Location Factors: The success of your development depends heavily on location.

I'm a more seasoned investor so I won't just write off the appraisal. 

That said, hiring lawyers to write contracts, background and credit checks on strangers that already look nefarious may just add to the stress that we're trying to get rid of.

As Judge Judy says, "if it's not in writing then it didn't happen!"