Some Multi-family homes eligible for FHA loan financing appear to be an option as well, but again, something the investor would live in.

For instance, I noticed they recently posted their "February updates" list, but the map does not appear to have any new listings.  

It appears to be a good alternative for smaller investors with higher risk properties (older properties in less than great condition) that can only be written in the surplus market.

I didnt want her to know that I own so I made it appear as I'm just manager/supervisor for a company that owns it. 

Nobody wants their name to appear in public records for brokering without a license.

If your lease already has the tenant paying utilities (does not appear to be the case in your case), any increase of utility cost passed on to the tenant is not a rent increase. 

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@Ryan JenksI bought the A for $400K, sold for $280K to a friend, who later told some mutual friends that I tricked him.....I sold it and bought a SFH in Union City, and got a $400K appreciation since 2012...Deal breaker are like AV got stolen between tenants, what appear to be small repairs in the pictures took chunk of $$$, I know I can get the repair done for 1/3 of the money if local...By the way, my PM was beyond awesome but still all these issues.....

But, it appears you haven't done a lot of research on the landlord/tenant laws in your area.  

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