But the downside is that the common areas wouldn’t be cooled and I wouldn’t be able to control when they have their Ac on or off.Does anyone have any experience or advice for this?

Very cool that you were able to get another property.

Ok cool.

Paint them a nice color and put in cool hardware.

You want to protect your investment.RatsPhoenix TreesPhoenix Sahuaros (kind of like a tree but not really) They attract a really cool beetle but not ratsCactus Beetle (it isn't a rat) but it sure is big

That's just how I am.Ignoring clients isn't cool.

Pretty cool development though

Snow removal, flood insurance, unique heating and cooling costs, vacancy and CapEx are very nuanced by location. 

REI are busy and won't stop to mentor just for fun, even if you are a cool person, they need to know there is something coming their way (not money) as well.

One really cool thing with MF properties is that you can use 75% of the market rent on the units that you will not occupy as your primary residence to help qualify for the mortgage loan amount.