Are you already working in property management?

Without the upside of a good neighborhood and/or quality property, I don't love it. 

I’m planning to do this for 3 multifamily properties all located in MA, each ranging from 2 to 4 units.

Use a buyer's agent that knows the market, contracts, negotiations, etc.If you really want to learn about investing, get a job in property management. 

However, our research indicates that many DSCR lenders require Florida properties to be held in an entity.Are there any DSCR lenders that offer loans for properties held in a personal name?

If you are looking at Property Values, use zillow.com, that is what we use to fact check properties values. 

I’m based in Portland, Oregon, where residential investing seems challenging due to landlord-unfriendly policies and negative cash flow on higher-quality properties.

You will also discover the warranties don't cover as much as you think, and claims are often denied.Home warranties are so bad that most professional property managers will not manage a property with one in place.

Creative strategies like lease options allow investors to control properties without owning them upfront.

The property is 4 stories and 93,542 square feet and was constructed in 1989.