House hacking with a significant other emphasizes the location aspect even further.

I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful this city is and how many opportunities are available.

   •   For Paulding deals: because the price point is higher and market is more stable, emphasize premium rehab + strong exit buyer (FHA/USDA or retail) to make your ROI compelling

Don't make them feel that way.Seventh You have to emphasize how it benefits the seller, over getting (or ultimately not getting) a "cash" offer.Eight you have to make it easier to go with your option, rather than waiting for "someday" getting a "cash" offer.Ninth have a backup offer you can live with in case the seller doesn't like the first one.Tenth  Practice, Drill, Rehearse, again and again with someone, until it just rolls off the lips.

Clearly Norada does NOT vet the out of state managers and I cannot emphasize enough how stressful and difficult this has been because of that.

What did they know or emphasize that most beginners usually overlook?

I emphasized that their neighbor's complaint was reasonable - no one wants to live next to a mess, and I will not tolerate disruptive tenants. 

That said, it should still carry contributory value as an additional dwelling space or guest unit if it’s permitted and functional.When I’ve run into this, I’ve had success by:1️⃣ Requesting the appraiser to provide comps that include similar ADUs or garage conversions.2️⃣ Having my lender reassign the ROV specifically emphasizing detached permitted living space.3️⃣ Including rent comps showing the additional income potential, sometimes they’ll reconsider value from an income approach instead of strictly cost per sq ft.If you’re comfortable sharing, what lender ordered the appraisal?

This is well suited for strategies emphasizing cashflow, but not necessarily growth.If your horizon is a little longer, I'd encourage you to do the research to identify properties that have potential to provide growth in rental rates as well as growth in property values. 

I can't emphasize enough the importance of a good construction administration process when undertaking a construction project.