To answer the first big question in your post — single family vs multi-family — I am firmly in the multi-family camp.

We’re looking to install a property management firm within the organization as a way to generate steady income and keep operations running.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

I am a firm believer that most of the reason is between our ears, and the potentially crippling self limiting beliefs are the biggest problem.

One thing I am finding is the reviews for some mentioned firms are all over the map.

I think there are law firms suing REV, like Silver law group etc, they could fold y'all into their suits?

I imagine a lot of areas maybe not the majority but a lot are in this same bucket.But like @Pace Jordan Morby mentioned the beauty of real estate is that there are multiple layers dealing in the buddle of rights and ownership so investors will find a way. do keep in mind there are firms that their entire business is to track mortgages like an actuary and rate them to give the servicers and the banks a read on how many loans could be in trouble when they could be in trouble and how much reserves they need. 

If it is later found to be the work was not performed according to code or properly repaired, we will seek damages from your firm since you knowingly hid this from us and would not allow us to understand the extent of the damage which occurred behind walls.Thank youThis way you are putting them on notice that you were aware damage occurred and they did not allow you to properly inspect it.

I decided I will only share the firms I am invested in to folks who are actively involved in many deals as a LP.I dont want a newbie investing with someone because I told them I had success with them, then later down the road if they have a problem... that's why I haven't told them.Up until now, I still haven't shared the name of a single sponsor with anyone who has PMed me.