Sadly, that's where I learned the hard way that even with the best planning, accurate projections, and all the right things in place, events beyond our control can still come into play (9/11 in my case).  

I need the names of the occupants, and am curious what would be the most accurate and cost effective way of finding them.  

It's hard to give good, accurate advice on here for a situation like that without seeing more of your plans/drawings.

This may give you the ability to have a SFH styled house, but with better margins.Also, I am not really sure how accurate zillow is.

I can't guarantee the accuracy of everything I say, but it's as accurate as far as I understand.Ohio requires "in classroom" courses, while Kentucky lets you take them online.  

But yes, as with any endeavor, you need to do a thorough analysis and accurately account for all expenses.

Do make sure the performance numbers are accurate but If the numbers work for you I say go for it. 

Once you are under contract you can get more accurate data for the expenses.Bottom line is you will always have some unknown data until you get the property under contract to start finding the details.

The question is take a bit of a gamble and learn the business through joining the Brokerage Team?

Now what I need is someone who can accurately calculate the required beam without beating me over the head on the price.