Self managing should be easy, if not then that Realtor can probably help you with the rental side of it. 

Not an easy thing, but saving 20% or more on the cost of a new home seems well worth the time and effort if you ask me.

It wasnt an easy decision, but he’s now breathing easier with stronger cash reserves.Another thought: refinancing.

That project taught him that buyers in these well-established neighborhoods pay close attention to the details..things like making sure the ceiling lines are clean, storage is intuitive, and every inch feels purposeful rather than tacked on.For your project, thinking about the functionality of the added space is key.

It could provide more cash flow but your leverage would still be less due to the total value of that property compared to the 4plex3) Is there an easy way to understand what price range I should stick to in my area, and should I focus on the best market or focus on the best price for properties? 

Starting the pre-approval process and it's been easy so far, but I do like to hear from people who have used a company before.

It is easy to spend thousands of dollars in marketing and have nothing to show for it.

I proved to them lending me their money was an easy way for them to profit themselves.

Additionally, I expect applicants to follow instructions in the advertisement and application, to make and keep appointments, to show up on time for appointments, dress and behave appropriately at appointments, and in general demonstrate throughout the process that they are someone that is easy and pleasant to do business with.

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.Here's a guide that teaches you how to analyze a property.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rental-property-cash-flow...Finding deal that cash flow is the easy part.