I would check and see how many 1 bed and 2 bed options there are and what they are priced at because most folks will prefer the full place to themselves so rooming 2 people together could make getting bookings a bit more difficult (not always the case but something to consider)

Specifically single-family/multi-family property investment and the BRRRR strategy.

Hey @Sundone Boutvyseth,Similar to what @Brad Jacobson said, your best option might be a secondary residence loan if you want to STR.

I'm based in Connecticut and currently looking to get into multi-family properties.

Another option is to rent it out and keep growing your equity while someone else covers the mortgage.

Talk to the seller, but options are to cancel the sale (and risk losing your deposit), renegotiate to lower the price to allow you to fix the problems or ask them to fix it. 

I would possibly look into some other options in the regions.Good luck!

In a nice suburban neighborhood a large bathroom with a standalone tub can add a lot of value, but the addition of a second bathroom is also important.Do you have an option of making a slightly smaller master bathroom and having a half bath or smaller bathroom with shower stall in the other bedroom? 

Creative financing options like seller financing or assuming a low-interest FHA loan can also help you secure better terms.

Stocks again can diversify (and frankly I don't see the benefit in investing in real estate related stocks - there are much better options) Are there any tax benefits?