Just wanted to do some research and see if this is the best option or if there are better deals.

Is there an obvious answer for what's the better move to finance either the landscaping and home improvement projects? 

Am I better suited getting into a multi-family or a single family home and look at potentially adding value somehow? 

I feel bad when people get sucked into sub-par turn key deals when there are much better options for investing in real estate more passively like investing in syndications or being a financial partner on smaller scale deals with another investor who wants to put in the work but needs the capital (I partner with people like this). 

Would you advice I look for a lender in my state who specializes in out of state or would it be better to find a lender in the state I would be purchasing the property? 

Is it better to invest in one 3-4 unit multi family first or 2-3 cheaper single family homes? 

It is pretty well known that the more boxes you can check off on your air bnb listing far as what amenities and features you provide the better.

Learning to pick the property manager better and deal with unexpected repairs hands-off.

I don't think the status as undocumented is anything to focus on - there are better ways to filter/vet. 

RE is nothing but numbers, but you better know them.