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I personally prefer 3 car garages in my residences, but only 1/3rd of my properties have 3 cars as it really limits your selection.

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I found a good deal that I can move on, and would like to approach the home owner prior to the auction and possibly make them some money as well.I Found the owner, the tax information, searched the property, done comps(well working them now) and in a few days I'll do a complete Title History and Chain of Title and if necessary buy Title Insurance.

I thought it would be a good idea to search for a very local buy & hold small multifamily to start out; however, the deals I am looking for are few and far between and the ones that do come on the market are snatched up in a hot second.  

If I show the one in person and call the other on the phone is that ok to avoid any legal ramifications in the tenant search process?

@Anthony BrownCheck out NationalREIA.com and MeetUp.comAlso search for local landlord association meetings.Have fun!

Initially I was looking in a select few areas in Rhode Island because RI Housing offers down payment assistance if you buy in said areas.

I would start the search for the 5-10 units you are looking for but also keep looking for 4-plex units.

For the ones that I can't get good data, I expand time frame or search criteria  and then usually use the lowest comp to err on the side of caution.