I have been very organized with my records and wanted to build a long term relationship with a CPA who I trust.

If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications.2.

If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications.2.

Once you have a short list, get an account with each one and run them through the wringer to see how they really function.

If you're at a family function or you're asleep or out on a fishing trip on the water or doing anything else that takes you away from your phone, these 3rd party options will allow you to have prepared messages to handle a multitude of inquiries or timed instructions to different steps in the renting process.

On the 4plex I would recommend having it inspected to see if the systems are in good shape, and getting some contractor quotes on what repairs are necessary to make it safe and functional.

I'm not sure any organization of scale in the hospitality industry doesn't have opinions on both sides of the aisle..

Once you have a short list, get an account with each one and run them through the wringer to see how they really function.

But this involves either organically drive traffic to your credible site (not recommend it) or do paid marketing (highly recommend it). 

Hard money loans are more appropriate if the property is not livable (with conforming loans the house has to functional, although still a mess), or you are a more seasoned investor and it fits in your business plan.Hope that helps.