Most lenders want to see that you take good care of your rental assets and put your cash flow back in to keeping the property up to speed.One last thing, if those properties are on separate lots, separate legal descriptions, you have expanded options and more options that what I just told you 

We had a small team of 4-5 for many years, then expanded when I came back in 2015.

Something fairly affordable (or at least worth the money) would be preferred but any feedback would be great.I have a few duplexes in Detroit that I rent out but looking to expand my knowledge and my portfolio. 

I am looking for feedback because while I have a couple good private lenders, they have particular focuses and aren't always liquid, therefore I'm looking to expand my data base.

A lot of gas station brands are looking to expand use, so that could help, though it would likely require some parking. 

Although this will be way down the line, assuming all goes well, I would eventually like to expand into additional multi-families and eventually get into commercial real estate or looking into expanding my reach outside of the surrounding Columbus area.With all of this being said, I welcome all advice and help pointing me in the right direction.

My goals is to expand my RE profile and take my house hacking to the next level. 

Our clay gets wet and can expand to 4x the normal volume. 

If they don't want to rewrite their lease you will have to expand your timeline to 14 months times 4 rentals=56 rental months. 4 vacant rental months/56 total= 7.1% plus carrying cost for 14 months

My strategy is going to be buy and hold multifamily rentals starting with a few units and then expanding my unit count and diversifying into various other types of commercial property.Currently I'm looking to use an FHA or 203K loan on my first acquisition or preferably an owner financed apartment building.