@Uma Bapat permit requirements are town/city specific so your best bet is to call the city.

Specifically I’d like to know how you would present the offer I have in mind based on the information below.I am a newbie.4 unit class B multi-family in a class B location (close to downtown)List price – $299k.

Specifically, ask your agent if she includes estimates of vacancy, capex, maintenance, and management fees in the numbers.  

As is always, consult an attorney with your fact specific case.  

Specifically, what R.E. investing vehicles (SF/MF/Wholesaling, etc.) best suites what I want for my futuristic R.E. portfolio & goals. 2) Searching for R.E. beginners and seasoned investors to share their experiences and knowledge within the field (and from application).

Like I said my leases specifically prohibit ANY type of subleasing by the tenant.

Far too many Landlords never even attempt to read the laws.Check out www.nolo.com as a good resource for state-specific laws and explanations for them.

Does anyone recommend a service like rentometer or neighborhood scout specifically? 

If a lender is heavily a commercial lender in growth mode for the portfolio they tend to get more aggressive on the rate and term for the loan and willing to negotiate loan docs and other items more.I like to see lenders that specialize and understand a specific asset class and want to do loans.

Put down the Keyboard :)The statute specifically talks about unforseen circumstances as exceptions to the period of qualified use.