In some cases that loan should include rehab costs.I am looking for suggestions and advice on the types of loans best suited to buying and holding single family homes with at least one additional unit on the property and/or 2-4 unit 1-2 bedroom cottage style units.

For something like this where it is almost frat house style hopefully without the parties you will need town and neighborhood buy in. 

@Amanda WilliamsI have done this exact job for BRRRR investors and granted my FT job is commercial construction manager so I feel I hold myself to a high standard on these BRRRR flips, but the best way is a flat fee based on 1 2hr site visit per day, he writes a schedule ahead of time that he is held to Gantt Chart style.

Hey Reno,Shed dormers are definitely the best way to maximize space on a cape style home.

Lowe’s tends to have better “style” than HD.

It was all online and self-paced, which works for my learning style. 

Best thing is to meet them where they're at and match their communication style. 

I'll probably try it for the next couple months and will have a clause that things will revert back to the lease terms once his restaurant is able to seat people indoors again. 

You could save costs by having a laundry room with pay machines and have apartment style stoves and sinks too!

Once you get a basic understanding of each style of real estate investing (wholesaling, rental properties, flipping, etc.), you'll want to pick one that makes the most sense for you and dive in even further.