Quote from @Philip Anderson: I am a beginner looking for any advice on buying my first multi-family unit. 

So I would like to get some help from people who are actually investing.I am aiming for a single family home or multi family home and I am constantly looking at properties around Austin TX.I am looking north of Austin to Dallas and south of Austin to San Antonio.However, Austin is not easy to find an investment property that generates cash flow considering the cost of rehab.Can you give me some advice on my first investment?

I live in one of two small multi family properties that I own.

Quote from @Bree Jimenez: There are many ways to skin a cat, but you should choose one way and stick with it until you figure it out or learn that it's not working.

It is multi unit so can’t use a lockbox for these cases.

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

For other situations, we charge a fee equivalent to two month’s rent if they choose to back out early.Since most of our tenants are traveling nurses, we typically don’t receive inquiries too far in advance.

What should I watch out for, and is there a significant advantage to choosing an EA over a CPA?

However, you could look into a second multi-family in the meantime as long as you have a decent downpayment. 

And they have a great number of books to choose from that will answer a lot of your questions.No, I don't work for BP!