We are looking to acquire property managers nationally and are exploring what the recommended channels would be. 

@Marc Rice Hey so I have explored refinancing and have a couple questions about that for you.

The “slum lord” is what his reputation in our town is for their properties!

I explored the idea of forming an LLC, but we would both like to obtain a non-commercial loan to take advantage of lower down payments.

Since graduating college my wife and I have been traveling all over working seasonal jobs so we can explore!

They qualify you based on how much money the rental property pays you (rental income).If it's your primary home, then either pay off some low-balance credit cards/car loans/other loans to lower your monthly debt--or explore strategies to increase your income (feel free to message me for more info on this).

Does anyone know of a reputable turnkey renovation contractor serving the multifamily industry in the Triad (NC) that works at this scale?

Also, not all condos in NY will allow a down payment of less than 10%.Full disclosure: I am not sure how all of this will play out in NJ when it comes to looking for condos.That being said, I think it takes sense to explore multifamily options in NY or NJ when taking  your dream/goal into consideration. 

Here's what I recommend: 1) Find a reputable real estate agent or expert in the field.

We’re working with a reputable local property management company and intend to bring in legal help as needed.