There's not a ton of information about this topic so i'm just curious on how investors are running their comps on their small multifamily investments. 

I just finished Brandon Turner’s Investing in Real Estate With No Money Down and learned a ton, so I’m open to creative financing ideas too!

I appreciate the input Danielle ...I see some of these virtual mailbox companies have an app and you can see what mail has been received on the app, while others allow mail forwarding ... are you utilizing any of this or just using the physical address for your LLC paperwork to be delivered?   

I didn't, and the people at Eagle Rock, who approved permits and necessary utility connections, were not very cooperative, which made the process more stressful than it had to be.I've seen lots listed on Zillow and the Aggressive Real Estate web site. 

We don't have that guideline for cash-outs, we just utilize the 1007. 

There's a ton of resources here on BiggerPockets, you're on the right track! 

Nailing down a buy box in the area, funding, and having a plan will come out of absorbing a ton of knowledge and narrowing down to what makes the most sense to you, what fits your life, and what fits your goals the best. 

What are the average utility costs, and who typically pays them (tenant/owner)?

I’m trying to utilize 1% rule and it’s tough with current market 

My first flip was a HUD foreclosure with no money down—far from perfect, but I learned a ton about budgeting and contractors.