Massive action, determination, perseverance and hard work lead to success. 

I think you picked a great area to start investing.

First thing you should do is determine your marketing budget and then build a marketing campaign around that.

Once a property is under contract have it inspected to determine the current condition and life expectancy of all major components and appliances.  

Looking to pick up our next units soon.

Congrats on your decision to create financial freedom for you and your family.Start with determining a marketing budget, then a set of goals and reverse engineer from there.

Your solid construction attorney (yet to be determined) is the one who can negotiate with them for certain improvements above others, and make sure the city isn't being overly demanding from the point of view of the IBC/IRC plus the Muni's own amendments to those regs.

So I picked up a 4-plex a couple of years ago, and thanks to a highway getting approved for development in that town the value has jumped roughly 50% in what was an otherwise stagnant market.The property is cash flowing a bit, but nothing special considering some unexpected repairs last year.So my question is: would you think about holding on to it and see where the market settles?

It takes longer to sell them and those with money tend to want to pick out their tile, paint colors, etc more than those on the lower end.

(recommend at least three)... as time goes on you'll pick up on the trends that work for your situation.