If our main goal together is to acquire as many properties as possible as fast as possible - it feels like this leaves us with a smaller tax return, thus less capital to use to reinvest into new properties. 

Since you're an individual, mainly whether or not the 4plex was built in the last 15 years.Assuming the tenants have occupied their units for over a year you'll want to give a 60 day notice.Alternative route?

The main monthly meeting is this Tuesday (Nov 12).

I have heard alot of success stories where Bigger Pockets  was one of their main resources in achieving those Goals. 

I'm particularly passionate about wholesaling and/or fix and flips, and commercial properties like RV parks.Outside of real estate, I enjoy watching sports, learning and hanging out with family and friends.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

Wow - did you see XYZ syndicator who owned 123 Main St was foreclosed on the deal and the property was taken back by the lender?

Now private lenders are my main purchase method, along with seller financing and BRRRR.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Only 1 was found through the MLS, but more recently that has become my main option.

I just bought a Lake House in Maine this past summer.