@Jeffrey Bourque Are you planning to finance this with a local bank or credit union?

Be careful not to place your identity in your age/success in RE.

Quote from @Patrick OHalleran: Hi David - I used HallCPA for a Consulting engagement (about $5k) and found the tax planning support to be very helpful. 

If your starting with one 6 plex and plan to keep long term.

ESP if you are planning to lowball, an agent might be more reasonable to discuss with (seller might get emotional and offended with your offer).

Always have a clear exit strategy, whether you plan to rent, flip, or sell the property down the line.If you or your son are looking for more hands-on guidance, feel free to reach out directly.

Start with the county, zoning, planning commissions etc.

Well I really don't care, I need information and cannot do a darn thing until these are set up!!

I was thinking this might work on my property in Redding and can be adapted to a shared housing project for seniors (though I'd want rooms large enough for bed, bath and seating area)  It's my understanding that it is considered a SFR with seperated bedrooms as far as planning.

You are like many others who are getting started and unfortunately your generation is screwed because of the amount of spending is older generations have done and put the debt on you which also has led to record inflation.All you can do now is plan for the future and don’t force things but invest wisely when the time is right.