Quote from @Vince Scipione: Yes, they are a popular choice where I live and work, however with the ever fluctuating cost of oil heat, many people have swapped over their boilers/furnaces to what is called a "Propane Gun" essentially it is a device that is affixed to the front of the furnace/boiler that injects the propane and ignites it.

There comes a point where having a real estate-savvy tax preparer outweighs your time learning a new software. 

My last deal was my first off market deal and when I contacted the sellers wife about the deposits she said that that was a given as part of a multi family sale and they’d write me a check at the closing as I requested because money was tight and I didn’t want a credit where I’d have to come up with the funds out of pocket later.

Where you are you looking to invest and what types of properties?

@Cecil ShannonIf you can invest locally I would do that, but if the numbers don't make sense and the price points exceed what is doable for you then I would look out of state in another market where you can achieve what you are looking for.

I even do write ups on my blog where I share their performance and outline the challenges I faced with each one.Why do I do this?

HOWEVER, this is a VERY expensive way to acquire property and can backfire if the new appraisal doesn't come in where you need.

As I build my career as an agent, I’m also passionate about real estate investing, specifically with a goal of purchasing multi-family, buy-and-hold properties where I can live in one unit and rent out the others.I’m here to network, learn from experienced investors, and contribute to the community.

Not sure where to start next. 

I'd suggest focusing on your goal to purchase another multi-family, or single-family home where you can charge travel nurses per room/bed monthly rent.