I have heard other investors moving from one multi family to another multi family using FHA financing.

If you don’t want to deal with a realtor than advertise the portfolio yourself.

My plan is to get a college degree, start an apprenticeship as an electrician, and start building a rental portfolio.

@Arturo Colmenero you could try referencing zoning maps to look for multi family pockets but your best bet would be to subscribe to a service like Reonomy for example if you’re serious about finding multi family properties

Buying rehabbing and selling houses and buying multi units to rent are completely different business models.

Trying to house hack in a multi family fixer upper in a decent and safe neighborhood.

HiI own several multi family buildings in Central / North Florida and for example on an older duplex I pay $700 a year for insurance, which I feel is a good deal. 

So if I have an open house style I will ask another person to be present with me to do the showing.Open house is also a challenge if it's a multi family or SFR with limited parking space. 

Ideally, I’d find a 2-4 unit multi-family property I can buy and renovate now for a long term hold.

@Nicholas White - I'm looking for a Single Family and to be on top of all the processes of the deal; learning everything hands-on until I feel more comfortable and move to multi family rentals.And about Atlanta, definitely very attractive market.