A multi-member LLC has to be taxed as a partnership. 

I want my FIRST multi-family by the end of the year…WHERE DO I START!?

We get it turned off after the entire system drains into the basement below.

Another great way to prevent this is to use and commit to a property management system.

I think the best strategy is to get your foot in the door with the least amount of risk on the first deal, which could be a turkey single-family or, depending on the area, a duplex.This way you can start building those relationships you need and figuring out the systems you will use at scale. 

I'm unsure what the right path is, but I've been reading about investing in owner-occupied, multi-family properties.

Under the old system, even if you met the criteria for a full-time STR, you had to apply and the county conducted a special-use review.

It's a townhouse in North Charlotte, NC near UNC close to rail system.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in Cameron.

If not, then doing a ducted whole house is going to be difficult.If you do then I would go get bids on both systems.