If you stick with the smaller units 900 to 1200 sq ft cabins, you'll do just fine.

I’ve watched investors lose momentum by sticking to a single city’s slower regulations when a neighboring municipality was more open to new builds.

That makes sense about sticking to like-kind properties within a recent timeframe and nearby radius.Luckily, I’m focusing on 2-4 unit properties, so your advice is spot on!

Draw a hard line and stick to it. 

Also know that upon sale sometimes the presence of more water meters increases value.Curious to understand the forum's opinion on the best water meter configuration given costs OR if it’s just not worth it and I should leave the one master meter and stick with RUBS on all 4 units.

We will also stick by you throughout your real estate investing journey, even after closing.

By contrast, we just teach “stick to good underwriting, using title reports and escrow and having sufficient capital to make sure the seller is cared for”.

@Patrick Roberts thank you, I would say that I'm unsure of if I can handle the multi unit so I appreciate the advice and will stick to a SF home to begin. 

Stick to the facts and ask clarifying questions to understand their concerns to resolve this.

Yes we definitely encourage everyone to STICK TO THE PLAN when renovating!