It’s taken a lot of work, and a lot of lessons learned.

Starting with one property is a smart way to learn the ropes, and as you grow, networking with local agents and other investors can be invaluable.

No one's perfect and honest mistakes happen and a PMC often needs guidance as to what level an owners wants to maintain their property.Wasn't trying to solicit your business,so I'll respond via DM about the rest of your questions:)

That's a horrendous fallacy and a weak mindset to think that real estate agents are buying the best multis.

I got my first FHA  3.5% down  4-unit building in Tilton, NH (An hour and a half north of Boston).

The key is a great contractor and a clear, detailed, well-thought-out scope of work. 

The site hasn't changed, literally not at all.The people, my friends here, people I know, help change the perspective by doing what they have done for years, just posting and responding with words of wisdom and a 20,000 foot view.

Hi Basit,It's probably been a combination of outbid, or out contingencied, and a bit of financing at the levels we want. 

The best thing to get started is building your team - a lender and a RE agent who know the Duluth market!

its most unfortunate that you had to go through this deception and theft from someone who is considered a professional in this business. we definitely appreciate you putting the warning out about this character. as hard as it is to find a reliable experienced contractor nowadays its even harder to find one that's not a crook and a liar and that's truly pathetic.