I asked all these questions when we first began our search for an investment property and it wasn't clear to me that the terms would change if we purchased a 4 plex as opposed to a SFH or duplex... not necessarily trying to pass blame, but having never been through this before, I had no reason to believe that would change the terms she had outlined for me.

I see that you are prepared for work, by absorbing the trove of info on the site and now ready to take action.You have a roadmap that outlines where you want to go and the timeline to get there.Nice!

The successful bidder will be required to execute a Memorandum of Trustee's Sale, available for review on the Foreclosure Sales page of www.glasserlaw.com, outlining additional terms of sale and settlement.

Are repairs/mx outlined about defferred or is that your montly planning factor?

Your tenant may ask to have a replacement co-tenant which you will also need to screen.Your situation is why a landlord must initially screen each tenant to insure that in the event either is left as a sole tenant they qualify and are able to afford the rent as outlined in your screening process. 

I came across an article outlining how MArist College is planning on expanding there on-campus housing in 2017 with a huge investment.

Doing so on a small amount of earnings would be much more advantageous than on a larger initial sum they may hold in a retirement plan today.Rather than disparage the use of a self-directed retirement plan as you do, I would take away from your post this: Solid strategies in real estate investing such as you have outlined are a fantastic way to create wealth.

Yes, show the unit starting at the 30 day mark if needed (this should be outlined in your lease).

I have been working with contractors, the city, the intermediary entity for the NMTC, a small handful of banks, and a few RE agents to get all of the information compiled for the business plan and financial outlines.  

Asset protection is my bread and butter, and I do endorse the plan that @Costin I. so helpfully outlined below.