In return for excellent service I'll be offering repeat business and I'll happily provide referrals to my existing investor network for those top performers. 

I am a newbie to REI, so all I can offer is welcome and I hope your REI journey helps you meet your goals!

@Shannon Strickland offered some great advice. 

I do agree with @Patrick Roberts in the rate and terms department, but there should be some good lenders out there offering up 80% LTV on tri/quad plexes.Good luck!

I'm not sure where your home is located but many property management companies, like mine, offer tenant screening services so I suggest you utilize that if possible.We pull credit (with score), criminal background, eviction etc. 

they usually say stick it in the bank.. so you can offer them a nice return above bank CDs and on an asset they already know and like etc..

Your son is likely paying more than the property is worth, by definition, as the seller would almost certainly prefer a similar offer that was not subject to. 

(Not at first, if ever.)1st Trust Deed: We only offer purchase money loans in the form of a 1sttrust deed.

Unfortunately, I’ve run into a major issue: I received a Stop Work Notice on my property in Covington, GA, because I didn’t have the proper permits for the renovations.I want to resolve this as quickly and smoothly as possible without jeopardizing the project.Can anyone offer advice or share their experience with:1.How to address the Stop Work Notice with the local authorities?

Our ability to offer cash and close quickly gave us an edge, allowing us to secure the property under market value and position it for a seamless resale.