Make floor 3 artists studios where we give away the space very cheap to various artist to work and showcase their wares.  

They sell them cheap, just to clear their inventory.There are no maximum or minimum restricctions on orders.  

Habitat for cheap doors, sinks/vanities, cabinets, and sometimes windows.Lowes for drywall, wood, shingles, paint, 6 pack light fixtures, etc.Lumber liquidator or Floor and Decor for flooring.ABC Supply for matching siding.Craiglist or Facebook for appliances and tenants.

I use GV as wel hit of you are going to Benin different markets then look into Vumber cuz it's fairly cheap and I believe only a dollar per number 

Find the right tenant and they will stay forever for the cheap rent.

Keep in mind the busing and public transport is not a viable option and with the availability of student housing within walking distance of the school it is unrealistic to believe people will live in a student rental if it is at a distance unless they have a car and your rent is cheap.  

Nothing too fancy but its cheap and looks better than a dirty concrete floor.

Multiunits are not as cheap around here though.The best thing is if you are a first time homebuyer, then there are plenty of great programs that will let you buy a 2-4 unit for very cheap and sometimes no money down (dependent on income).I am a beginner who just purchased a 4 unit about a month ago so im not too far removed from where you are.

Mark H.Where do you get the surrounds so cheap?

Thats cheap!