The capex is 3% and ROI is bad even with the appreciation.I keep looking but best places now to invest in plexs is Fort Worth and Arlington, there is a lot and with good returns.I am currently working with a group of investors to close a couple of duplexs, one in Arlington and another one in Fort Worth.

If I were to do it again (and I might), I would focus on a property that can be bought more cheaply due to needing rehab, and potentially up to a four-plex. 

I own a 4 Plex that I rent out, arbitrage an apartment unit, and run 7 other units for friends and family.

Also, if eventually you get into that house hack, and elect to self managing a duplex, triplex or 4-plex that you own/live in, you will by default learn about property management skills and no license is required to manage the property you own.To answer your specific question, yes - you can become an employee of a property management company to learn about property management and I highly recommend it!

I found an 8 plex with a good CoC return, and a decent price.

Above 5+ units is possible but more challenging and rates are where you would expect them..50-65%LTV will be common for higher plex units, a common workarounds is if they have a US based family member or business partner with an LLC..Some investors or lenders have specific countries of origin that are restricted or even prohibited, check with your mortgage professional. 

Hi All, am looking to connect with likeminded people to help me close on my first property before end of the year

Hello all,I need an insurance quote for my 4-plex rental property in Mountain Home ID. 

I am looking 4-plex mainly but I can duplex’s too  in Dallas and it’s subrb. 

You'll probably find better deals looking for 4 plexes.