If you're serious about this, it's probably time to reach out to an attorney for more nuanced advice.Thanks for the reply Dominic.

Networking with local investors, agents, and property managers will be key to your success.

But again, if you're going to take it down to change out furnishings anyway, then the timing could work out well.

These can provide good cash flow and are easier to manage than larger commercial properties, especially when you're just starting out.Also, when I was starting, I found local meetups super helpful.

Hey Barbara, I have a property manager I can recommend for the LAIC service.

They are the builders, and the PM and the HOA - and there is an HOA bylaw that states that the same PM has to manage all the 4plexes in the entire community.

But what I will say is that he is a disastrous relationship manager.

I started my professional career in medical device sales and still do that full-time.

Be patient in your decision making and understand the local pricing and economics of an area.  

These properties are often easier and more affordable to manage.