I have recently started researching EPA for possible investment and was actually surprised by how nice the houses are but the schools are really really bad.

At best, you'd have to "redo" all your properties to try to get some fully paid off, if possible. 

Totally possible, you just gotta know what you're doing and getting into, and price accordingly.

Is it possible to find funding without the normal 20% down to fund a Multi Unit property? 

I am based in Las Vegas ,NV  -- was thinking about acquiring some rental properties in mid-west, possibly TX, AR, TN as well....what your take on it?

It's possible that I may even need to increase the size of the entire sewage line depending on the size it is currently.A second bathroom would make the space ideal for a pair of traveling nurses, but it is also a significant cost added to the project.For those specializing in this space, I would love to hear feedback on how valuable the second bathroom will be.

I own a triplex and currently occupy one of the units (I may move out). I have a sophisticated W2 from a full time job (not at home). I would like to offer actively managed STRs for a year or two until the end of bo...

We want to learn as much as possible so feel free to tear this thing apart!

The 1031 X company has told me I can use the $130,000 towards the carriage house portion of the purchase and first must contact my CPA to write up a document saying how the PP of the entire new property will be split up as primary and investment property and 1031 x portion will only go towards CH.So far, so good.

exactly correct. land cost drives everything and location. before we vet any deal in columbus or any market we look at land cost, tap fees, plans, rezoning fees, and then exit price as well as what the property will sell or rent for. that's why we build as small as possible units for single family and houses under 25% of the average size home in our market