Paying thousands to these gurus is not worth it imho

I pay myself back with the cash flow and repeat.

This means they are bundled together and turned into bonds, financial instruments that pay out interest (yield) to investors looking for a steady, fixed return.

I feel like I only need to incorporate DSCRs, NPV, IRR and of course growth rates (both expense and rent). 

Quote from @Neil Warren: Hard money loans are at higher-interest rates and for shorter terms, meaning you will pay them back quickly, usually in 12 months or less.You should not borrow 100% of the purchase price.

Between all of the set up work, creating your listing, responding to guests, setting door codes, scheduling cleaners, paying bills, reviews etc it is not hard to log 2+ hours per week.

I am looking at a mixed use building in the 6 to 12 unit range in an expensive area of the country.

The only thing I would add is that if I could do it over I would focus on standing out without an enormous furnishings expense.

Does that mean that 2 separate college students wouldn't be able to rent it because they pay separately therefore they are not a single family?

Caleb - I pay my own attorney fee ($650) on an assignment.