The valuation and market value of a multi family property differs from a single family and you want someone that understands the distinctions.

If you know those markets well you have a distinct advantage and don't need to invest out of state.As for a mentor...

For instance, in California the following ABC test is used to make the distinction: A) The hirer actually and contractually does not control or direct the person in the course of their work; B) The work performed is outside the hirer’s normal business; and C) The worker also normally and independently performs that work for others.

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In SC, you can not be assessed more than a 15% increase YOY from the previous year's assessed value.Also, the only distinction in tax rates are 4% (owner occupied homes) and 6% (commercial rate).

We buy in two main areas and have two distinct agents we use - they will both tell you they know their area but not the other and we respect that. 

@Jeremy CarlsonBelow are fiduciary duties cover six distinct areas.Accounting – The buyer agent must account for all funds entrusted to her and not commingle (combine) buyer’s funds with her personal and/or business funds.

////From my perspective, you can caught up in a loop trying to explain a distinction in a traditional security deposit, and this new "fiscal health account" that you have a lien on.

That's a simple example, but the basic concept would apply to bringing 8 down to six and could potentially be even easier because you can spread debt from one property across multiple (if needed).Ideally you'd want to do as few distinct transactions as possible.

This group is usually respectable, takes care of their home (this is an important distinction), and is a good, long term tenant.