It will be a "we buy houses" layout using conventional finacing for the deals. 

Never a problem with smell etc if installed correctly as venting is intrinsic in the layout. 

Need some help from the community about deciding on a kitchen layout for a flip.

This is considered tacky and a design no-no.Option 3 . . . its unclear what the 60 inch layout would be from what was shown in the video. 

Doing your homework, careful screening, and some intuition it what you need to help you put the right tenant in place.

Class A office is still doing pretty good as I suspect that many companies are just building their preferred layout.

A call to code enforcement will help, but anything they tell you about, try to get a copy in writing.For example, in Binghamton there's this handy document that shows what the current zoning layout is:https://www.binghamton-ny.gov/...So I'll look at what the zoning is for a property using that map, and then I'll cross-reference here to see what the allowed uses are:https://gis.broomecountyny.gov...This is obviously just an example, but try to get your hands on the same two documents for your area.And YES, you having lived there as a student is a HUGE advantage!

I've seen a number of duplexes in the neighborhood with nearly the same layout that are split on the parcel map and listed as "RESIDENTIAL ROWHOMES".

Buldium has similar functions, but it is less intuitive.  

Yes, larger banks offer much better options for personal banking and have multiple branches nationwide and super helpful/intuitive websites.