I am more confident in the equity space, but would like an opportunity to diversify. 

The owner is seeking a quiet, non-smoking responsible tenant to enjoy this great property.This unit is the only studio in the 02215 zip code with a deeded parking space.

I would like to install an egress window in a property so tenants can legally sleep in a basement space.

Since she is essentially liken to a new tenant that signed for the coming available space by herself, can the landlords hold her accountable for breaking her lease to a property that now has a squatter in it?

They lend in the STR space and may be able to help.

Also if you have to VA loans together, so you and a friends that has VA entitlement then you can get approved for a 6 unit with one commercial space. 

In inflated markets (a condition you can gauge by the increasing gap between asking/offer prices and the prices at which homes APPRAISE) profitability tends to shift away from buy-and-holding turn-key properties to favoring the rehab space of investing, flips and BRRRR. 

I'm local to Nashville and work primarily with investors in the 1-4 unit residential space.

Cleaned up the property and created a livable space.

I did do market research, but it was hard to compare as most of the apartments were much larger in living space, had a tiny backyard/patio, and did not have a personal driveway with a security gate.