House hacking combined with a 1031 exchange method has the power to truly broaden your investing horizons should you choose to continue investing.

I just wanted to make sure there wasn't an additional document/steps that i needed him to sign/do before i went to the title company.

Know your resale value before you step into any purchase and make sure it will cover your expenses - including realtor fees, property transfer taxes, etc if you'll be selling it in a year or two - and then include the profit you intend to make too.I'd also encourage you to research mortgages from an investor's point of view. 

But if you really want a specific deal, step it up.

Hello,I'm hoping I can get an idea what steps I need to take, in which order, for possibly purchasing a small MF complex.  

On top of that, the condo association (very small, 6 units only) is a disaster and is nearly bankrupt, the shared space (i.e. yard, parking lot) are in terrible shape, and the current association officers won't take steps to collect against past due association fee owners. 

The first step might be to take care of whatever is extending you while learning as much as you possibly can about real estate investing.

In this case, you are basically stepping ahead of the original lender, but without their consent. 

We are close to being able to rent out the top floor (disabled step daughter had the bottom floor).

It stands to reason that anytime someone takes a big step forward financially (e.g. a first purchase, a multi-family unit, a first apartment complex), the risk may overcome them.