Currently have a great job but want to start acquiring  2-4 unit complexes.

They also tend to offer good cash flow relative to their cost, especially in areas with high demand for affordable housing.

Not only does it have excellent potential as a house hack, but it also offers significant upside for a live-in flip.

It's probably a job for most people trying it. 

Some credit unions or local banks offer portfolio loans that don’t stick to the 4-unit limit, which could work well here.

I waited a few days and raised my offer to $255,000 and they accepted. 

, I recall posters mentioning & it lowered risk. not a model I do in my day job.. just recall TEXAS investors commenting that LO is either not legal or highly restrictive in Texas.

My husband & I really appreciated the bakery goods, not only because they were tasty but because they left the address for us so we could continue delighting in the offerings.

Looking for potential analysis pitfalls, offer strategies, analysis metrics, discussion of local market conditions, and general networking/camaraderie. 

Anyone contemplating the types of services some of these providers offer (sometimes into the tens of thousands of dollars) should first be able to articulate why the services are needed and how they will benefit from them.