Most of my success building my rental portfolio has come in areas of purchase prices between $70,000 - $100,000 so I would prefer not to have to force myself to spend more money on property just to meet a minimum loan amount if 100k after 25% down payment.

So, I prefer to say no.

If you're looking at single family homes (SFH), the best way is to look at what has sold in/around the property that you are trying to determine the value of (preferably within last 6 months; location dependent).

If you prefer you can certainly hire one, just search for real estate attorney in Colorado Springs - or PM me I can provide two referrals 

Not much discussion about deed-in-lieu, lenders seem to prefer foreclosure over deed-in-lieu no matter what the situation, it's always safer.

I do agree with limited tenant pool and I prefer to buy only B/B+ properties. 

Granted,  there are those that prefer the single-family over the multifamily and they have their arguments and reasons. 

Preferably in Multifamily, but would also consider other asset classes or development projects.

Also looking at Bucks County, PA. 2) I am not opposed to SFR, but would prefer MFR.

I'm found some smaller mid-sized banks that I will speak to individually.