Talk with the agent who has the most listings similar to your concept.  

But, thats the whole point, its for a rental, I'll be able to have a full set of base cabinets for less than $900.  

My wife and I have started a company, Margherita Homes, where we provide realty services, construction services and home care services, plus we invest.

If I have a full time job that has a W2, then how important is the response being 'immediate' for question 1 regarding using rental income to help qualify?

You can only do it in certain zones.Here is where you can read up -https://raleighnc.gov/permits/services/short-term-rentalsAlso, you won't get any extra appreciation over a similar long term rental.

From agent side def agree with lease structure when it comes to selling.

I'm a licensed agent so we'll just close on them and immediatley list it on the MLS if we haven't already found the next Buyer.

I'm a real estate agent specializing in investment properties in Pinellas County, particularly near the beaches.

I’m happy to share more detail about my experience as an investor and an agent.  

If you guys don't have a lot of MFH in the area, you could potentially look at other markets or have an agent reach out to all MFHs that aren't currently listed and see if any owners would be willing to sell.