that is something a real estate agent can help with. plus once u start searching for leads u will need to be able to determine a value and after repair value which a agent can also help with. and an agent can also give u a list of properties owned by absent owners, and that can be the first list u target to find some deals!

It seems like most sites don't give you any more than a public records search would yield, but this site purports to connect with you with people who actually have money to lend right now. 

Of course, these VAs aren't licensed agents so the extent to their conversations is pretty much a survey to identify their motivation, where I (or ISA) would reach out to start the conversation.

@Melonie Dickson   Unless someone is an expert and has the cash to solve any problem I would highly recommend they get title insurance.In general, a title insurance company will have a title search done. 

I'm happy to provide any additional insight as you search for a property manager in the area. 

I am currently searching the market South of Portland, Oregon to house-hack a small multifamily property, preferably a triplex or quad.

In a very large search area of North/northwest vegas it was slim pickings. 

Since you seem averse to using debt leverage (very bad idea, by the way), you may try searching Bigger Pockets for an Apartment Syndicator in your area to invest with.

I'd say a good number is 5 but again, the answer is so open and being my first property I'd like some insight on what's a good number.Part 1:Below are some questions to help me identify what some of these "good" numbers are for my lease agreement as well as my personal thoughts on them:1.

I search the MLS for key words such as owner financing and seller financing, but it doesn't seem to be that much on the market.