You can also use the search function on the site to filter all items related to multifamily and then search through the different blog posts, forums, and even see members that specialize in multifamily that you can connect with. 

Great that you joined the site!

This has already started to help as I pour through all the information on this site. 

I'd suggest using the calculators here on the site.

@Mindi Rosser & @Greg GerkenAs someone who does this work for a living, I can assure you, you do not want to get in the weeds with this stuff.Some investors spend way too much time getting the site up and running.

I will not be living there, so house hacking is a grey area (essentially I would be lying about living on site if I went that direction).

Start studying as much information as you can about real estate investing on sites like BP, YouTube videos, etc. 

I checked the Better Business Bureau for complaints, I checked the NJ State Attorney General consumer division to ensure he was licensed, I checked every reference he gave by visiting sites and speaking with the homeowners.

Here are a few methods that I know of to find these potential deals:- Go to a site and find apartments that have vacant units.

I use the Cozy site, it's free and is easy to use.