Is it like the following:a)  Make an offer on a 5-unit that the Seller acceptsb)  Do my inspections, come up with gameplanc)  Present the lender with final gameplan, once approved then proceed to closing & get the keysd)  Have XX days to convert to a 4plex?

When a PM does charge a markup, he's usually getting a discount on the service to keep the cost stable.

To be fair, it has only been up a week. 

Have been talking about getting into real estate investing for the last 2-3 years and finally pulled the trigger on a 3 unit house hack in Soulard that will be closing later this month and will be self-managing the property.I'm trying to network a bit with other investors, build a solid team of contractors / handymen, and set my systems up in way to scale, but also so my tenants have a good experience.

By carefully managing the scope and cost of renovations, you can maximize the return on your investment.3.

I talk to so many people who regret not getting a PM up front because they are having problems or high eviction rates doing it alone.

@Kristian Forbes Sounds good, same to you if you're ever up in the St.

I'd have to see your overall layouts but I think you are on the right track. we build 3 story stacked triplexes and it's very efficient so don't be afraid to go up either. anytime you build more than 1 structure costs are much higher but if its just to offset mortgage and you want to be separate then I understand. 

I have been able to scale up to 12 doors in 2 years so definitely recommend this area.

You should look to link up with investors in those areas and get some feedback on the good, bad, and ugly.