You won’t find many seller-financing deals here, so if you're looking to scale quickly, your next best option is the BRRRR method—using cash or hard money to acquire properties and DSCR loans to refinance into. 

A mortgage lender can help determine if refinancing or tapping into equity might allow you to acquire additional properties.Consider a 1031 Exchange: If you're open to selling a current property, a 1031 exchange can defer capital gains taxes while enabling you to upgrade to a larger or more profitable asset.

Acquired 3 lots on mulberry st near west end of Cincinnati about 3 years ago still sitting on it.

Also be open to knowing that you are acquiring a series of problems.You're in the solution business. 

My suggestion would be to manage it yourself for 1-2 years, then as you acquire more rental properties, you can start using a PM. 

The plan is to acquire 10% shares in local property management companies whose goals align with ours.

Hey Patricia, I have a PM in Cincinnati that have helped several of my investors when acquiring properties.

do you acquire these properties off the MLS ?  

Congrats on your success in acquiring the duplex that now will yield 6.5% cap at current lower rental rates. 94115 is a great zip code to be in.

Also, what is your price point for the 3-4 MFs you want to acquire?