Zoning, can it be upgradedControl it with study periodFind seller's base price by offering 50% lessCan it be subdividedJoint venture with sellerLook at area's master plan What is water n sewage situationSet backs?

People study subject-to and think it will fit every property they look at, for example, or fix-and-flip, or buy-and-hold, or ...When you understand many strategies you can approach a property and instead of trying make it fit the strategy(-ies) you know you can determine what strategy best fits the property.

It's a great resource to start.Once you have a basic foundation then you can come back to BP and refine your knowledge through self study or Q&A.

I would like to learn about analyzing, purchasing and managing larger Multi Families and or Apartment complexes.Can anyone recommend any self learning books or courses...preferable audio format....that I can study to get my feet wet.Thanks in advance

good to have you here @Thomas FranklinIn additition, study Joint Venture Partnerships and Private IRA Lenders.

I'll definitely look into those podcasts and also study up on the niches you suggested.

Your only responsibility is to maintain the common areas and keep the riff-raff out.

@Adrian Chu makes some good points.Let me add that the extra full bath can help you if you're looking to market to folks that want a roommate.Having one bath for every bedroom opens up many creative options.And, as a side note, pay close attention to the HOA's reserve study to make sure it's well funded.

single family homes are less desirable to rent than an entire apartment complex as you have way more to maintain, versus one structure under one or 2 roofs.  

Sounds like you are well on your way and will be pulling the trigger soon, I think at this point you should have been able to conduct enough studies to determine the major challenges that exist as you define multi and single family.