Pros want $5/sqft to refinish the easy stuff here. 

And from most of the landlords I've spoken to, the multi share is great in markets that are super competative (like Seattle) but in smaller markets the fear is that they're making it too easy for an applicatant to apply all over the place without making any commitments.

Alabama has somewhat unique laws with tax deeds.Denise Evans knows this stuff cold, I can’t tag her....I believe she does have some you tube stuff on this, should be easy to find, or do a colleague request to her....she is Very helpful to newbies at this. 

They were not, however, easy to "get" and required skillful negotiation.

(You can download a calculator to your smart phone that's easy to use) If you like the return with the risk of that buyer and house, then close.

Not to mention the other unit can easy rent for 1.1k per month. 

It's so easy to stand out just by doing the bare minimum.

The tax paperwork for the single member LLC is super easy. 

Zoning is your biggest hurdle, by no means is it an easy or guaranteed process, also even in Seattle your rents for a 2 bedroom might be a bit much unless it is very close to the city center.

Congratulations on your progress so far (the first deal is the hardest, none are easy but they do get easier over time) and looking forward to seeing more from you here on Bigger Pockets!