I'm trying to set up quick resources and systems so once I'm ready I can evaluate quickly and make fast decisions on potential properties.

Sizing your system is pretty tricky.

As a first timer, I have tons of questions on what to expect price wise, and how to do it especially since the property has central air so I have to separate the system into different zones for each apartment to have their own control and for billing purposes.

However, I would venture that you would have less competition in acquiring a multi family unit versus single family.  

They have a good understanding of all systems and will be able to give you an overall look at what’s good and bad.

I go through all the details of the property with my clients, and my system will give me replacement cost amount based on the details i input regarding the building.

It's a delicate conversation sometimes, but my subs are always appreciative when I can tell them, "all my bids were within 5%" versus "One bid was twice and much, and one was half as much."  

Our of state investors such as myself are interested in a long term stable asset from a reputable source versus looking at only cash flow.

There are other ways but I like the system that I created for myself. 

Basically you need office space versus medical space.