I think some people are buying now because they fear prices will continue to rise over the next 12-months.

Two parents and 4 kids seems reasonable, but my houses are really tight with more than 8 people milling about. 

You really need an infrastructure to run something like that - systems, people...and you have to keep it going. 

Depends how you want to pay out. there are a lot of national syndication attorneys that can help and it's actually helpful but I think you should treat it like anything else. get 3 estimates and speak to 5 people, see who specializes in your strategy.

Padsplit is a new one too that people use to rent rooms

I'm looking to meet new people in this space and learn more about real estate.

I am looking to purchase a residential or commercial multi family in the Sherman/Dennison TX area. I am also open to partnering on a transaction.  Can anyone suggest and agent or property manager that can help me with...

They tend to be what most people target.

I think because I've been learning about it so much and talking to so many people, I'm in a state of analysis paralysis and I just need to pick a good deal and go with it with the team that I form.

Just do not do something that will cause people to not want to do business / controversial.