You will need your tax district for a more accurate estimate (Columbia city limits is 1cc). 

It is not essential to have laundry but it helps with the rental if that is what your competition has.

Monster homes, are a also very controversial issue here - essentially illegal mid-sized multifamily new construction often flagrantly violating zoning and building codes.

Podcasts and MillionAcre articles (via Motley Fool) will only get me so far, and if I've heard one mantra over and over, it's to just DO IT, letting mistakes 'fail me forward', as nobody's first house story is ever perfect (in hindsight), but is absolutely essential for turning a vague idea into actual action

An example, I have a 3 unit building that has been rezoned to a 2 unit district.  

Condos essentially are hands free as far as maintenance.

On a side note, I learned during my research that you can get a permit to keep bee's in all zoning districts in Bethel Park, so maybe that can be a side hustle to build some capital :)

Feel free to ask further questions if needed.Large single family home with 2nd approved structure that is currently rented (essentially 2 family).

Essentially, partner would put up 60% and I put up 40% of all funds, with LLC ownership split 50/50.2. 5% of purchase price as acquisition fee. 10% of rehab cost.3. ???

Or are they essentially the same thing?