I do have access to a real estate attorney, lenders, and title company to facilitate private sale, thus my question. 

So just completed a home/termite inspection on a duplex, found termite residues (State of NC defines it as active termite infestation), there is minor noticeable damage on the shoe molding on the floor but no signs of wear and tear on the wall but I nor the inspector cannot tell without ripping apart the wall how bad the infestation is- the seller is willing to pay for a termite extermination but my concern is how much damage these termites have already done on the inside of my walls that I cannot see- is there a termite expert professional I can hire to inspect the home more in depth during my due diligence period or anyway for me to get a peace of mind for this matter? 

@Matt Souza I have gotten the chance to speak with the tenants and they are not happy with the current owner and property management because their issues to them have been ignored and  the two who were saying they were ready to leave are the ones that pay late but all three are violating the terms of their current lease and since my family will be moving into one of the unit apartment with our children it isn't imperative to us that we know who isn't really living amongst us.

I don't know the answer to this, but I was thinking about it today....If you have a ROTH...key word...ROTH IRA, I don't see why the PRINCIPLE of that account couldn't be counted as liquid because it is POST tax and relatively easy to access with penalty.

Apart from a lot of insurance claims.. how does price react short term?

We contracted with him to replace the wood in those two spots then sand the living room floor and stain it so it would match the rest of the apartment.

A single older guy moved out of a 2nd floor apartment.

I currently reside in a house with an apartment attached that is being rented out, and I own another single family residence I rent.  

I'm starting to poke around with the idea of starting out in the multifamily space with apartment investing.  

You are not going to be able to buy a QUAD priced at $160K if they only lend you $100K.If you go to larger multi-family unit dwelling you would be a passive investor as you are a beginner you don't bring much value to the table apart from a keen sense to learn REI.