The other key part is always try to get property near the public transportation so tenants can commute easily to there work place. 

Does anyone have any suggestions on a program to sort the addresses in the most efficient driving route? 

Going down in footage makes the cost per foot raise a little since you loose some of the efficiency of scale.

In today's investing environment, the best real estate operators have more capital than they can put to work and thus couldn't crowdfund a piece of the equity even if they wanted to.Longer term, quality operators with a strong track record, brand, and investor base will leverage crowdfunding software to more efficiently raise capital from HNW investors.

I just really want people to understand why modular is much more efficient than a typical stick build.

Well the whole truth is that  sometimes to expand our reach , we try and be efficient and partner up if the circumstances are right .

Since it is a multi- family already you shouldn't have a problem converting the basement, as long as you meet Building codes. one way to cut utilities, run separate meters and have the tenants pay for their own, Install new more efficient Mechanical's ( furnace, hot water heater, washer /dryer etc. ), replace old windows with new more efficient windows, put timers or photo cell lights on the exterior so they are only on at night.

It would be better to purchase with a higher class property but still want to keep it pretty cost efficient 

Now they are super quiet, less of an eye sore and depending on make, model and installation can run at some of the highest efficiency rating in America. $1000 though sounds like an extremely cheap unit though and would want more details.

If you're technically inclined, it's a great tool you can apply a few hours a day to exponentially grow your efficiency.