As you progress your bookkeeping business, you'll likely want to learn how to export statements from a variety of property management platforms, as investor books are housed in bank accounts, spreadsheets, and a variety of property management and accounting software!

You could also look for a partner/investor to buy you out over time.Regarding PMC's, most of the horror stories are based on:1) Selecting the cheapest PMC2) Unrealistic expectations3) Lack of engagement by owner with PMCBelow is our advice on screening PMCs:Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

We have bid on several properties at typical foreclosure sheriff sales, so we are familiar with the process of doing title searches before bidding.

Depends on if he wants to keep the property in Tacoma or does he need it as a down payment for a property in GA.

NOTE: most property management software is designed so that any building with more than one unit is categorized as a multi-family property.

For properties under $300K, you can definitely find okay options in these areas.

I am looking to buy my first investment property and have heard a lot about  Fort WayneAs an out of state investor, I am looking to connect with investors/agents in the area to build further knowledge on specifics with the markets and hopefully bring business to in the future!

Look for properties in the same (or similar) neighborhood with the same size and amenities.

This will be a straight up listed property and a purchase just to see the process on a Commercial/Industrial property. 

You’ll want to focus on either finding a broker who’s okay with you doing property management or getting your own broker license.