When looking for a property to purchase, make sure you take this into account. 2) The BRRRR method is really hard to do in Bing, especially in student areas.

Same BRRR method we use for a typical LTR, but better equity, ROI and use( gift it, use it and better tax write offs) 

I've been lurking on BP for about a month, so I have a rough idea of the regular newbie steps which I will try to address below.

What, specifically, would you recommend my first step be?

Live in one unit and rent out the others to cover your mortgage.Seller Financing: Negotiate terms with the property seller where they act as the lender, often requiring a smaller down payment and bypassing traditional underwriting.Partnerships or Joint Ventures: Partner with an investor who provides the capital in exchange for a share of the property’s equity or income.Lease Options: Use a rent-to-own agreement, which allows you to control the property while saving for a formal purchase.BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat): Acquire a distressed property with short-term financing, rehab it to increase value, rent it out, and refinance to recoup your initial investment.Pro TipStay in close communication with your lender as you approach your next purchase.

Hello Yents,Congratulations on taking the first steps toward real estate investing!

Can I just birddog the situation, step out the way, bring the buy and asking for a referral?

I see you mentioned the BRRR method, here's a nice breakdown of it here on Bigger Pockets.   

So hiring a prop mgmt company or eviction lawyer for next steps.

Now, if the deal is so sweet that someone may want to step into your shoes prior to closing for a large fee, make the contract including the seller financing terms freely assignable and ironclad.Good luck.