For a single family home the size and scope you're describing, I wouldn't involve an architect unless you're looking for end-to-end project management.   

Determine which units need work done to get them up to market rent, which tenants may be a future problem, and which units you can simply increase rents without major upgrades.Depending on where you are located, the size of the unit, etc. you may be able to get up to $1,800/month in Bridgeport for a 2-bedroom.

My sample size and knowledge is limited, so I hope some local Jackson investors jump in with their advice.

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Bring stuff like that to the table and you'll have more clients than you can shake a stick at. 

It's a small sample size so far but may serve as insight for near future demand trend.

In rural areas building size and age can vary a lot, the comps are literally not very comparable. 

As noted, any commercial sized assets are already held in an LLC, which it typically the borrowing entity, which is owned by an LLC where the LPs come in.  

We currently have a pool table and foosball table for guests in first floor living space, but was thinking of adding a ping pong table in garage.   

3) What is the number of bedroom that is printed on your voucher size?