Focus on properties that were built as a multi family properties:You really wanna avoid conversions unless they were redone fairly recently.

I also met a great GC through her network of people, one just by google search and a phone conversation and another from a local property inspector.

@Troy Fisher was very helpful with providing a good contact and I had a 30-minute conversation with the person.  

From my conversations with others in the industry, I've noticed that skip tracing software, like the ones I mentioned, can be very useful.

Will,That's a question that involves a lot of detail and conversation to map out the LLC, Financing, Grants, and percentage of partnership should you decide to acquire more than 5-10 properties.Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss the scenario and I can try and detail some tips from my experience. 

Then call animal control, regardless of your conversation, and document your concerns about the dog.

Hello, we are considering condo conversion on a 2 family.

Remember this: Any time you engage a seller in a conversation regarding a listing you're interested in bidding on, always pay careful attention to the things they say.

additions instead of conversion?

The more conversations you have the better off you will be.Hope this helps.