Do not hesitate, to post questions and bounce ideas around in applicable forums. 

Invariably, we get an application from anyone who views.And the advert, not that we've done much recently, is simply a craigslist advert.

Just bought a 3000 sqrft house 2 family for 15k, we posted a craigslist ad to get a pulse on 2 bed 1 baths in a 2 fam setup because our only building in the area is the 14 unit and we received 14 applications in 3 days.  

Finally, do you see crowdfunding as a method for the residential property buyer to become home owners, or do you see this as more applicable to commercial real estate ventures. 

@Sung Park, very interesting, I will admit that I haven't heard of that product, though it looks like its application is somewhat specific in terms of who or where may qualify.Could one use this product to purchase a 2-4 unit, live there for the required length of time, and then purchase another 2-4 unit using low-down payment FHA financing?

There are plenty of duplex and quads in that downtown area, so may not be a problem but need to see what the zoning and master plan say for the property.For starts, do you think starting with the 1% rule is applicable to such a specialty building?

Do we eliminate the $35 application fee (FABCO check) and cover that ourselves? 

Make sure it doesn't belong to the existing tenant, if you have a lease application with vehicle information.

Keep in mind the title company will not release the funds unless all parties and if applicable agents sign the form

I found using a dremel worked well to grind out a recessed area to place fiberglass tape at cracks.