I have looked online but only 2-3 companies come up that manage smaller multi-family apartment buildings.

I am in the process of closing on a property I picked on an online auction.

And your at the mercy of a very steep learning curve.. your not going to learn the reality and nuts and bolts reading about this on line.. its a belly to belly business one needs to get in the game and network with those in the game.

Once you've identified your path you can seek out specific information on the same such as podcasts, threads, online information, etc.

@Basilio Torres:I think you'll discover that most of these type auctions result in the Bank buying back the property and then placing the property for sale with a Real Estate agent or online Auction Web site.

Crowdfunding isn't really all that revolutionary from a real estate standpoint.  

They have the network and might have a tenant for the property.Go to SIOR online and there is a search feature there for office and industrial brokers.The attorneys usually handle the leases for negotiation and signing. 

Go through the house, determine what materials are required, price them at a typical home depot and or lowes etc. research online what you may need to do anything.

Hey Mathew,Start with multi-family if possibleRun the number's FHA vs ConventionalAvoid high crime areas/unfavorable locationsTry local bank/mortgage broker-More flexible.Realtors- ask/look online if there's any sign of commercial/investor interaction.

If you do that on top on great marketing online and offline then this will bring results.