Some of the bigger brokerages may have more support, training, and systems in place to help you get started, while a mom and pop style may provide you better access to the broker to ask questions when you get stumped or have more comradery as @Steven Wilson hinted towards.For example, at my local Keller Williams office there's technically 600+ agents, however the top 50 or so are the ones doing all the transactions, showing up to trainings in the office, and running teams within the brokerage so there's still been plenty of support in my case.

But not 4 :(Now, the other side of the coin here is that you can certainly get a very fine, 30 year, fixed rate COMMERCIAL style loan for this property.  

Oh, and also, there are renovation loans from "traditional" style lenders.  

Depending on their management style, they may be letting people stay in properties when they are months and months behind - point being: the rent roll might not reflect all the rent that is actually being collected. 

Really depends on your budget and style but an affordable quality option would be: Rocco J Costa III Architect Phone: (239) 877-6973For a higher-end home I'd reccommend:  https://hlevel.info or https://www.mhkap.com

A crossfit gym or a regular commercial style gym with the climbing niche you speak of, I think would likely do a lot better. 

Everyone has their own style and preferences to how they operate and may prefer a more hands on approach while others may like to may the process as streamlined as possible.You can always ask what the CPA would prefer to have a clear idea.

Upgraded a lot of the house DIY style.

But if you enjoy putting sweat equity into your home and want to customize it to suit your design style, a fixer upper may be right for you.A local Agent can help you find the property that fits your investment goals.Read this blog for more information on Should You Buy a Fixer Upper or Move In Ready Home? 

Purchase price: $380,000 Cash invested: $100,000 Sale price: $380,000 The sister to my first 4plex, similar in style, location, and size. this one we are treating as a 3plex with an AirBNB What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?