Unfortunately it's often a power struggle or you're dealing with a mom & pop owner who are not the most organized individuals.... but that can be an opportunity for you!

Also, search out local REOs (Real Estate Organizations) as well.

this list will change as organizers post their eventsMeetup.com is the best place to find local events. 

The leasing or rental of units in those two family homes in which the owner occupies one apartment of that home as his residence is not covered by this law unless: The homeseeker or renter is a recipient of public assistance or housing subsidy; or,The leasing or rental process utilized the services of a person or organization whose business includes engaging in residental real estate related transactions; or,The availability of such unit is made known by making, printing, publishing, or causing to be made printed or published any notice, statement, or advertisement with respect to the rental of such a unit that indicates any preference limitation, exclusion or discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, children, marital status, handicap, veteran status, or public assistance or housing subsidy recipiency.The following text is effective 07/01/93  

Mine is also financial freedom so that I can spend more time with my family and be involved in local organizations that give back to the communities.  

@Twana Rasoul There's a San Diego meetup this weekend, organized by active BPers @Parker Cox and @Kevin Fox - part of a series held at different REI projects around the county.  

Recently i have been leaning towards a 4 unit for the reasons you have just listed and thanks for the double analysis tip will definitely help keep things organized for me.

I am interested in this as well.As far as helping Houston out, here is a link to a donation website organized by JJ Watt.Youcaring.com Link

I had learned how to sell options, how to remodel my house, how  to day trade, how to start a self directed ira, I started a Physical Therapy clinic, mined bitcoin, made a few websites, I think I may have even learned how to raise chickens/honeybees/ and grow organic vegetables. 

Someone tried to sell me shares in an organic fishery project a couple years ago.