He realized he had found his passion.Having invested out of state, he understands firsthand the difficulties and uncertainties investors experience.

I realize most title companies at this present time do not have a buyer and seller meet at the same time, but they still would be interacting  a little bit at the closing table with a notary. 

I realize then trying to find another house I would just end up overpaying for that one eliminating my gains from selling my house. 

Right before Covid, my wife and I did a live-in flip….not even realizing it was considered a live-in flip.

Point being - that $400 a month will disappear a lot quicker than you realize, and I would assume even faster on a house that price. 

I realize it is a college town, are most multifamily tenants college kids?

Just another aspect to realize and take into account according to your tax/financial situation.

Some tenants have paid right away when they realize that all wasn't "forgiven and forgotten."

In fact, the closings are done at the local DMV since its the transfer of TItle of a vehicle.I hope you realize that the issue is conforming residential loans are for residential homes. 

We talk about analysis paralysis regarding a deal, but for me it’s even before that… I’ve got some cash saved, a good W-2 job with decent income and great credit (>800)… but the job requires most of my time so I don’t really have the time to “bird dog” or rehab or wholesale… I’m looking for something relatively passive… I realize that means I won’t get all the “meat on the bone” for myself… That’s OK.I’m looking to invest for cash flow at this point.