I live in San Diego North County and in my area, a single family starts at 350K and a multi-family starts at ~750K.

BP,I am making moves to invest into a MFH home here shortly but wanted to ask those experienced in MFH investing (Duplex to Quadplex), how are you running comps in the area?I am finding it difficult comparing similar ...

I just purchased my first multi unit and want to make sure I've got a great accountant on my team as soon as possible. 

A pre-foreclosure can happen early and the owner many times expects to get right back on track so have no interest in selling right then.

Does anyone have a suggestion how to get around the Fannie Mae 6 month seasoning and 70% LTV requirements for cash out refinance on multi-fam?

And yes than look up property records on county sites and due internet searches to try and track down homeowners.

I know I can ask the 1031 exchange experts directly here through private messaging but I think this can be a helpful conversation for some other members in the forum.I have a business partner that we own a commercial real estate together 50/50 in Silicon Valley.And both of us have our own residential rentals.One of our conversation was to 1031 exchange our office condo to a multi-family 5+ property. 

These include, but are not limited to: residentially zoned land and house lots; three family homes; apartments and tenement houses; multi-family dwellings and housing developments; publicly assisted housing; and, single and two family residences intended for sale.All commercial space, for sale or for rent, and all land intended to be put to commercial use are covered by M.G.L. c. 151B, s. 4.(4) Property Not Covered By M.G.L. c. 151B, s. 4.

I'm north of Boston in Massachusetts which is a very competitive market, and am open to single families, multis, or condos that I can rent for more than the mortgage for a 15 year loan.

She said that I can open another bank account for the rents/deposits/expenses or I can just keep track of the money in an Excel type spread sheet.