About to close on a 10+unit apartment building and my wife and I would like to self-manage as much as possible, as I am local. 

It gives you complete control over the property and helps you build the foundation for future growth.If you're planning to expand your portfolio, I strongly recommend partnering with a professional management company.

Starting with an owner-occupied duplex is a smart way to build equity and gain experience.

Use tools like the VA loan for house hacking and your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to cover living costs while building equity.

Type of construction materials for the build(block/metal frame/wood frame), separate utilities, finishes, tech, cleaning crews, any tips and tricks would be HUGE! 

I have my personal emergency fund stored away in a HYSA, and am working to build up a15k property reserve as well, but am conflicted on where to keep that 15k. 

What type of properties are you looking to acquire to build your portfolio, SF, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF?

Do we try to just buy a modest house through foreclosure or some other screamin' deal, house hack, then build up our portfolio from there?

I’m based out of Lehi, Utah, and have always been fascinated by the potential of real estate to create opportunities and build wealth.After spending time learning about the industry and what it takes to succeed, I’m ready to dive in and start making deals happen!

We were going to partner together on it where I build and run a STR on it.