Typically the variance is for a bulk restriction such as a setback issue.  

Hi Travis,Most typical is to have the utilities under the owner's name.

That is not my area of expertise but typically a commercial lender would need to know a lot more about the building and usually capped at 75% LTV. 

You typically only need to put down 5% on a 2-4 unit which in my opinion is a no brainer! 

He has utilized as his primary residence since then.  

They may offer advice on how much typical rehabilitation expenses for various kinds of homes and improvements should be.Utilize Online Resources: A variety of remodeling cost estimates may be found on websites such as BiggerPockets, HomeAdvisor, and the National Repair Estimator.

Remote can be...Marketing, Lease Signing, Lockouts (install coded smart doors), background checks & screening, Virtual Tours, Payments (online or ACH debits)Live In Person (local team)...Showing units, Posting Notices, Evictions, Dealing with Complaints (some need live interaction), Maintenance Calls, Property Condition Tours, Meeting Utility Companies, Meeting Contractors, verifying Contractors work, Live personal touch with residents (can improve tenant relations depending on property), Cleaning, Turns, Police CallsThrough the years, I've learned that there are places to save money and places to invest. 

Typically, these deals require some sort of down payments as well, not negotiable. 

You get access to 80% of your cash back to move to the next purchase.The other option is use a small portion of funds 15% to purchase any SFR or 2-4 units through an investment purchase typically Bank portfolio.

Hard money lender is typically higher interest for a shorter loan period, and are frequently used with fix and flips since it’s a quick project.