You have the start of a cap-x schedule but that's it, a start. 

Ask them for the name and number of their boss at work is where I would start. 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

I’m not saying this is the best thing to do, but I recently started out and you sound a lot like me.

Sara,I am starting the offer process with multi family properties in metro Detroit as well. 

On an 8 plex, there isn't much meat on the bones for the amount of work needed for Management, but when you factor in an additional 24 units, that starts to benefit the PM, so there is more room to negotiate.Initially, the cost of PM outweighs your returns. 

I'm a college student, and I plan to start investing in multifamily homes once I graduate, and I recently started looking at deals on Zillow just so i can practice underwriting.

Having an attorney review and refine the lease agreement now could save you from potential issues down the road.

We haven’t pulled out any equity but plan to as interest rates start to go down.  

A $500 plane ticket could just save your bank account.