As far as buying 1 property with 3 unit vs buying 3 individual properties, it really comes down the the numbers.  

As a personal preference, getting the work done by a handyman/landscaper/professional is always a better choice.

Probably exaggerating, but there's no denying that the neighborhood has a very steep appreciation curve right now.In regards to the note option, I have two buyers that have explicitly agreed to purchase the house for the 700K in whatever way we prefer, including buying the note and giving us the difference. 

Now, I prefer to do it myself.

My borrower owns 11 SFRs in Middlesex County NJ, free and clear, and he's looking for longer term, 30-yr type financing, preferably in one blanket loan, but can do 2 or 3. 

Prefer row houses or detached single family?  

If you do not like how the numbers/cashflow look after a refinance, then I would suggest selling and taking the profits to roll into your next deal (preferably multiple units).

@Alfred LittonLLC's are considered pass-through entities so the income/losses earned by the LLC are allocated among the members of the LLC.Ex - LLC earns $50,000 of income where the LLC is owned by 2 members owning 50% in the profit and loss of the LLC.The members would then report $25,000 on each of their individual return.The members report the income regardless of whether the LLC distributes money or not.A couple of things you may want to look into.1) Are you required to file a partnership return?

I would recommend finding another lender, preferably a small regional bank. 

If we plan on purchasing more investment properties in the future do you suggest creating individual LLCs for each property for further protection?