THIS IS A PHENOMENON IN THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BUSINESS--- A CLIENT COMES IN DESPERATE FOR HELP, SAYING HE HAS THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO INVEST IN HIS PROPERTY---- AND TURNS OUT HE'S REALLY BROKE, AND IN THE HOLE TO DIFFERENT INVESTORS AND WANTS YOU TO BECOME A MIRACLE WORKER. 

On top of a great profit, we learned the process, made a great relationship and still use some of the resources that the developer introduced us to.

Check out the resources here on Bigger Pockets...great books from J.Scott on flipping, estimating. 

It also includes common forms that you can edit and use.Their web site is a free resource with links to your state law but I highly recommend the book for some of the practical advice they provide.

If you already have financing in place but have some queries, feel free to use me as a resource, happy to help in anyway I can. 

Here're a few resources for you:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/685...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/30/topics/303...

He's helped a lot of my house hack clients navigate comparing conventional, FHA, Home Possible as resources for only putting 3.5-5% down on an owner occupy multifamily.  

I have started looking around and browsing the resources available, and learning about the industry, generally preparing to make by first investment in 1-2 years when the timing is right.This is all great, but I have questions regarding market research and how people here approach it.

(And don't get me wrong, an easier value play would be great, but it is a time/resource allocation issue over the next 5 years or so).Thanks for your input folks.

I'm going to tag @Michele Fischer since she used to invest in Longview and may know some resources for you.We work with Quinn Posner, who also represents the Clark County Rental Association.