This will help determine any upside.- Number of new multifamily developments coming to market in next 2-4 years. 

If not, then it's probably not a good fit.I'll check other posts here on BP for questions to ask a potential Realtor to determine if they have experience with Investment Properties.  

@Jeremy AnanI would also involve your tax advisor to determine what the tax implications will be. 

Determining those first steps will likely be the hardest part--but don't get discouraged!

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@Beth Walford, the guy that I've used in the past is slammed right now and not picking up any extra jobs.

What metric or ratio does everyone use to determine how much primary house to buy (rules of thumb)? 

Also, once I place the purchase agreement and assignment of contract with the title company, Do I let the title company handle everything and just sit back and wait to pick up my check after closing?

I know people speak against it, but I use Zillow to search recently sold comps to help me determine an ARV on these homes and have been for the most part spot on, because I am conservative.I want to move into small multi-family, 2-8 unite.

They informed me they could not give legal advice, that I would need to read the regulation and determine myself or find a real estate attorney.