Jumping into the deep shark tank. 

I am starting to go again and check out where the prices are at, but unless you befriend the sharks and agree with them to take some and lose some... chances are you are losing everything on the auctions because A) the sharks with out bid you.

Without being to egotistical, I'm an investor-friendly agent and have worked with dozens of folks like yourself that are looking to buy rentals 1-25 sized units in DSM area.For what its worth I'm available mornings 9-10am slot would be great

I was also able to add parking rent for 3 spots as all 3 tenants requested extra assigned parking slots.

Have you ever seen the show Shark Tank?

Are the fees to make this shelter happen comparable to the fees for a 1031 exchange, or is there some shark in there that will jump up and bite you when you do it?

BUT be very careful of sharks.

I have already checked Property Shark and LoopNet and did obtained some information but it is not sufficient to make a conclusion whether the subject is worth investing.

I agree house hacking a 4 plex to start with minimum down is the Highest and best use of your FHA loan slot..  

It's a shot in the dark and if someone else is paying I would slot up to 7 years owned.