Partner with an experienced agent/broker/PM out of state and have them guide you.

I've published my guide to Killeen-Temple MSA and am working on my DFW one.I'm not sure if there is another good resource that focuses specifically on 2-4 family units (most people are talking about apartments when they say multi-family. 2-4 unit buildings are a different category because you can use conforming owner-occupant financing on such buildings). 

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A professional company costs more but they will do a better job of protecting your property, income, time, and sanity.Here's my generic guide for finding a PM.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

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For example, MEP plans are not required for permitting, but if you are designing a complicated house, having a MEP plan certainly helps to guide the trades to know exactly how and where to install the fixtures, versus something they have to figure it out impromptu in the field.

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Also, two of my favorite books on the subject are the "Hands Off Investor" by Brian Burke, and "The Definitive Guide to Underwriting" by Robert Beardsley.