.- If they tell you it's feasible they will probably tell you a price range you are looking at if said units exist in that region.

I just wanted clarification as to whether or not I actually have the right to enter unit (with sufficient notice) to do maintenance such as repainting. 

Here is something I found on a home guide website...Landlord CoverageMortgage lenders want evidence that the borrower has sufficient coverage (at least equal to the mortgage loan amount) that protects the property itself against fire, wind, water damage or other named hazards that might decrease the value of the real estate.

In my price range I’ve found that moderate renovations will get the job done, bring a decent return and the units can rent at market value.

So there is an underlying relationship between your refi and the cash you'll have to reinvest to purchase at least as much as you sell.When folks are using the Brrr approach they'll try to leave enough equity in the property to be used as a sufficient down payment on their next 1031 property. 

1% rule is definitely challenging to find in this market and depends on a lot of variables (price range, condition, condo vs single family, neighborhood, town, etc).Going slightly outside of Charlotte (Concord, Gatonia, etc) like @Joshua Davis did.

I am also from Staten Island but the prices are from $300,000 and up REO. and you have to paid cash. only those who are in the business for long time can paid it cash.....Look into PA. is good and the prices are withing range that you are looking,  just look a town like Allentown PA.

I live in the Seattle area so 3.5% down on a multi is still way out of my price range as they go for about 800k and above.My thought was to buy a 2-3 bedroom home in the Tacoma area as I can get in with 3.5% down and still be able to easily commute to my job here in Seattle (cheaper and more reliable than taking the ferry if I were to buy in the Kitsap county area).

The cracks range in width from hairline to 1/4 of an inch and are larger when viewed in the crawlspace than when viewed from the exterior.

I know Zillow is not a binding appraisal system, but for it to be off by $60-75,000 in my price range seems off.