I think it's about the most space efficient you can get, plus there are likely energy efficiency benefits(or at least utility cost improvements) compared to your current set up.

Since I am a numbers person, I like to look to be able to compare scenarios to help build my strategy, but I have found it difficult (even hired a wealth strategy consultant) and have not been able to find anyone to give me such examples and scenerios.

In the owner finance, you take a fat down payment, so I guess more money upfront in that scenario, but is it more lucrative in the long run compared to rent to own?

This is only a 12 unit building so nothing compared to your 210 units.

So you can easily compare Phoenix and Huston's vacancies, nightly rates and how much competition there is in your desired cities/ neighborhoods. 

For me to compare properties I need to assume a management fee even if they self-manage.

The moratorium you are referring to might be that they aren't raising their maximums for different unit types.Your justification for raising the rents needs to be that what they are currently paying isn't in-line with comparable units...they don't care about your expenses or that taxes have gone up, they care that what they are paying is comparable to the rest of your immediate market, and under the maximum limit.

I have a question about closing costs...I've reached out to 4 lenders and secured pre-approvals with each to compare their rates, fees, etc.For a 25% down payment with 1 point on a $200,000 investment property, they're estimating closing costs between $7000 and $8000 (which includes prepaids, insurance, etc.). 

I’m having a hard time going through all the options so I’m going to try just comparing rates and see who’s easier to work with.

How does Richmond, va and Columbia, SC markets compare?