@Candice Banks When you say "up and coming areas of DC" Are you talking about an area that's currently a Class C+ area transitioning into a Class B area, or are you willing to go to a Class C, or C- area where you can get a 2br for the $300K range but the up and coming aspect may take a little longer than it would in an area transitioning from a Class C+ to a Class B area.  

The transition from SFH to multifamily is not rocket science, but there are some differences that you will need to learn.Gino

Transitioned from single family into it.I agree with some of the comments in the post about the cost to build rising.

Since being able to transition to investing full time and managing my portfolio of now 31 units I love Mondays.

Is the loan due if I transition out prior to the loan being paid off?

I am now looking into buying my 2nd property and want to start transitioning into self management.What is your guys, personal favorite all in one management software?

A lot of skills from past jobs that you can transfer into real estate make the transition easier. 

We are transitioning from the Industrial Age employee business model to the Information Age entrepreneur, which has its own skill-set requirements that just aren't taught in school.

@charlie price While talking to my management company about making this transition he said that we should think of doing it for the entire building if this goes well. 

I'm transitioning into buy/hold properties and would like some input from other local investors.