I hope to start expanding to include multi family units in the new year and would be delighted to hear of any advice, meet potential investment partners and share stories with others with the same interest. 

Best advise is to find a deal then partner with someone with experience to walk you through the rest.

I own four homes individually and two with a business partner - all of them being longer term cash flow investments.

HiWe( 3 partners) have an LLC and we own 3 properties in Cleveland, OH and we stay in PA.

And I could not do it without the faith and commitment of my banks and financial partners. 

Partner up maybe?

I am also one of 3 partners that own our own real estate investment company.

so I'm I totally crazy for wanting to do this without an experienced partner? 

While the 100% point is Ideal(indicating Reserve cash is equal to the value of deterioration), a ReserveFund in the 70% -130% range is considered strong (low risk of specialassessment).

Title searches are optional on cash purchases, but strongly suggested (in my opinion)Closing can happen typically as fast as the title search is done.