Speak with a lender now to understand your options and start building a plan.

MOST INVESTORS don't understand this and are fortunate to not get stuck in a position similar to the ones we faced.People don't seem to comprehend just how much "luck" has to do with success. 

As you can see from our teams response on this thread, we are VERY engaged with our company and clients EVERY client matters, so you can understand when someone speaks poorly of our shop, especially when incorrect, they take it pretty personally.Second, you mentioned "a lot of people" who are not happy with our service.

Often, owners beat up PMCs for a low price, but fail to understand the PMC will often cut corners to make sure they are still profitable. 

I understand that with traditional mortgages, it is unlikely to receive lending that incorporates speculative renovation costs.

If I'm understanding correctly, Deal Machine also provides cash buyer data feeds??

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

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? 

.- If you're going after a seller finance deal I think once you understand what it will take to get to a finished state its simply a matter of aligning your needs as far as short term cashflow with the current rents/situation, with the net number the seller needs after the refinance.  

I’m struggling to understand why all of this is necessary just to use their property management software.