Because we cannot do short term rentals in our area we chose to do mid term furnished in one of our units. 

I am currently at one of my clients/friends condo's in Waikiki I met them when i brokered a 100 unit apartment to them in Portland 20 plus years ago.. at the time I asked them if I should be shopping for a lender and the response.

I'd say house hack, be in one unit, rent the others for the best rates.

My father owns (3) 2 family units.

We are closing in on the dead line for lead based paint inspections for rental dwelling units...."

Labor should be about one full day for a handyman to pick up and install both doors, that's about $300.Here is our default selection from Menards:Mastercraft® 36"W x 80"H White Smooth Fiberglass 6-Panel Exterior Door System - Right InswingModel Number: 4140430 Menards ® SKU: 4140430 $249LARSON® Lincoln 36" x 80" White Midview Storm DoorModel Number: 69018032M Menards ® SKU: 4154231$140We may opt for a nicer-looking full-view storm door for the front side of a nice home, about $300.

So I can for certain tell you that in 12 states you must be State licensed and NMLS registered to do any loans on 1 to 4 units. in the other state to do loans for commercial purposes so lend to LLC..

I have one 57 unit in Mentor, 8 apartment complexes in Painesville too.  

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Now it's apartments.com and I'm up to 6 units on there, works perfectly fine and it's free.