@Patrick Madigan I would investigate the "why's" and "how much $ to fix" of the 14 vacant units?

@Patrick Carney  Thank you i appreciate the information.

Hey Patrick,As far as bank owned properties that appear on MLS the only way to "contact someone" would be through the listing agent.

Rick Beno , Patrick Liska thanks for the suggestions.

@Patrick Sercy, I completely agree! 

Originally posted by @Patrick Liska:Douglas,here is a blog i posted ( i didn't write it ) about different fees that PM companies will charge, look it over and make sure everything is clear in your contract with them. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8121/50251-pro... 

@Patrick Philip,Well, banks are "flush with cash" these days, but no, they do not have unlimited funds.Also, when banks lend, they impose certain restrictions on the loans, the borrower, the collateral, the terms of the loan, etc. so the note can be sold in the secondary market or be insured by government-sponsored agencies like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, etc.Private lenders ("OPM") typically don't write loans to sell them, and typically are interested in the deal rather than the borrower's details.Using OPM down usually means putting some kind of partnership, joint venture, etc. together so the source of the down payment is less of an issue or a non-issue to  the lender(s).Dunno if that helps...

Welcome @Patrick Anibaldi, As a teacher, Im glad to see you wanting the best education for your family.

Thanks for the info @Patrick V. and yes, I've been keeping an eye on for quite some time now and know about all the VR PM options our there from VC backed co's to smaller shops.

@Patrick EllisThanks Patrick for you input.