A couple tips--Always best to house hack small multis when you are moving around from base to base. 

You must find a team with a long track record of experience that you can hold accountable.

The only thing I will say that I wish they offered within the app that they don't is a way to track mileage. 

Reality is owners do NOT value/track their own time, but handymen and contractors start charging the moment they leave their home or office.

My next goal is to invest in a multi family property with a partner.Welcome to BP!

I agree with the notes above but will also caution you to make sure you're very conservative in your underwriting for the multi-family properties with more square footage.

diversification and cash flowSan Jose, CA has been very appreciation heavy... and i'm not opposed to keeping some property here, though the multi-family / commercial real estate has very low cap rates, and low growth from what i'm seeing.

I'll likely be higher priced on an owner-occupied restaurant franchise, but you've been around the block and have a significant track record.

Can keep track of different tenants.

In addition to the different tracks @Chris Seveney descrubed, there is also good information on creative financing and seller financing (including what to avoid).