So I would like to get the opinion of some experienced investors.My goal is to buy (3) three to four multifamilies.I inherited a 3 family fully paid off and own my current home.Between the two I have roughly 550-600k in home equity.  

In my opinion, the best "first step" is to find a local REIA to attend. 

The DST I purchased with Allegiancy (Alorica DST in Ft Worth, TX) did not do good due diligence (in my opinion) regarding the structural quality of the buildings they purchased for this DST in 2022. 

This will get you the name on the dog on record designating that specific animal as their ESA.Good idea -- AND ask for additional rent/deposit, unless there is some legislation forbidding it for a properly registered service animal.My humble opinion, all this "emotional support" stuff is simply BS so they can take their precious animals everywhere they go and not have pay extra.

@Troy SmithHow to drive ARV (my opinion)1.

I would like to get an opinion before I purchase my first property in about a month.

My quick opinion is yes, there's money to be made as an investor, but it's not for the faint of heart (or stomach)!

Here is my experience, and what I regret: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/922/topics/1133476-hous...As far as analysis, house hacking has a different metric in my opinion. 

However, this is not specific legal advice to you, just an opinion based on the circumstances described.  

In my market, almost all sellers are still offering buyer compensation so you could hire an agent hourly, pay them, and then the seller will also pay them comp on your behalf so it doesn't really make any sense to do and no good agents will do this in my opinion.