I'll definitely follow this thread.

@David Lecko I will definitely check that out!

I would definitely request the seller to give me a copy of the lease as a contingency to close the escrow unless it is a very good deal, then I don't mind spending extra money to get the tenants out after close of escrow.

Recently i have been leaning towards a 4 unit for the reasons you have just listed and thanks for the double analysis tip will definitely help keep things organized for me.

@David Mejia definitely high prices and hard to find cash flowing properties right now especially if you are looking in A-B areas, I have seen a couple off market properties in Delray, Lake Worth and in general north Palm Beach that have some decent returns but still not great.

@Tim Hertz Congrats on your Duplex, that seems to be the common theme for Newbies.Your are correct, minimize risk by purchasing right and for me keeping emotions out of itThank you Tim.I have another offer I just put in on SFR, this one requires no rehab, essential a turnkey (not by real estate definition) I offered CASH (they say cash is king)Crossing my fingers Take care Brother 

There can definitely be some hidden jewel neighborhoods in East Cleveland.

It's definitely good to hear from another ThoCO local.

Definitely cheaper than hard money.

I joined BiggerPockets after hearing their podcast and it has definitely given me a lot of great insight to REI.