I was curious if any seasoned investors have any experience with that area?

Buyers came back in force last month as a modest, seasonal uptick in listings were enough to fuel an increase in contract signings throughout the country," says Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist.

If you don't have experience with construction and looking for repairs, then go ahead with the home inspector until your more seasoned. 

It is equally easy to get a HELOC on the single family as the 3 family however seasoning will be an issue for you.

One thing I've learned from other seasoned investors is the art of pushing away a seller.  

I will have a good job with a competitive starting salary and a decent credit score, however, my only employment history to this point consists of part-time work, and summer and seasonal internships, since I have gone straight through school.  

Any advice from seasoned real estate investors on low maintance curb appeal lanscaping? 

Use your $300K for payments & to cover the gap not covered by Hard MoneyOnce the properties are finished & cash flowing you most likely won't be able to refinance w/ a traditional bank but there are lenders that will finance w/ only 6 months seasoning as long as the properties are cash flowing.  

Helped you fill vacancies even in low turnover seasons? 

Cash out refinance on investment properties based off the appraised value and have 6 month or less seasoning periods for their refinances.