Have others used them and had a positive experience?

Ask how many units they manage and how much experience they have.

Does anyone have experience exchanging their small multi family property into a single family home, use it as an investment property then move into it as a primary residence after meeting the requirements?

I think I'll start out where I live and probably branch out outnof state once I build my knowledge and experience. 

Even then its often more cost effective to work more with what you have. 

I’d love to hear from people on Long Island about your experiences!

Does any one have experience with it?

It's pretty much why I'm putting myself out there on here, which to gain insight on other's experiences with working a dual agent deal.

What experience does he have in real estate or in selecting investments in his IRA?

Having watched many prior co-workers get paid, cash their check at the casino, and promptly deposit it all into a slot machine I can tell you with pretty good certainty that casinos don't have a positive effect on disposable income and good use of the existing income in the area surrounding :)Are there solid local employers OTHER than the casino in a 15-minute drive?