@Justin CooperAs @Bill S. said, if you have money, then it's easier.

It seems the new construction duplexes are at about 480k, thus making the 800k for a 4 plex easier to understand due to the economies of scale mentioned earlier. 

Or does it not really matter because a good deal is a good deal and getting financing is easier when there's obviously money to be made? 

This will encourage him to want to keep place in good clean condition and not talk badly about any potential issues.If he is not going to comply with your wishes then I would wait till he is out before showing house.

I think it is much easier to understand not only the markets but the laws of the state you live in compared to crossing state lines.

There's no substitute for being in the game, and it's easier than you think.I manage my units mostly myself since I'm still small, if you end up getting a manager let me know how it goes.

Knowledge can be acquired far easier than making a career of it.

Perhaps it’s easier to get a long term tenant but with airbnb I can pick and choose calendar dates which i like.Thanks for any insight.

This could include tips for cleaning, when/where to return the keys, when you will inspect, when they can expect the deposit back (based on the law, not your personal schedule), etc.

Two, get better at comping the properties (easier said than done--I'm being a little b it light-hearted, you never know what the appraiser will calculate).