Everybody gets screened with the same level of scrutiny.

Crisp white trim, no shutters on the left window (they are the wrong size and look absurd), black shutters on the right, mid gray roof, yellow door. here you go, with yellow door:  with" class="redactor-autoparser-object">https://i0.wp.com/freshouz.com... black shutters:

For house hacking specifically, SCREEN WELL!

I have no idea how they screened and the monthly amount it still lower than what I planned to ask. 

Officially converting a single family to Multi Unit is a lengthy process where you might end up with nothing.I would call zoning and get more information on the area. look at you lot size etc.... 

Can you give a description of the size of the project?

The screened in porch slider was removed and the space was insulated, windows and walls put up to make it part of the living space.

The screened in porch slider was removed and the space was insulated, making it part of the living space.

What programs/tools/resources have you found helpful for things like:Finding areas that are most likely to increaseFinding the best size or room numbers to optimize profitAny other areas that would be good to knowThanks in advance

As @Scott Runyan mentioned, the size of this deal seems better suited for a JV or partnership than a traditional syndication.