Where can I purchase the medical tools necessary and how do I make an incision that minimizes bleeding. 

The costs of a QI are also often relatively minimal in comparison to the interest and penalties you would pay if it is blown up.You are also parking significant sums of money with the QI - that alone is worth using a reputable QI to ensure your funds don't disappear. 

However, my area of CT has minimal options for multi-family homes.

If you have minimal investing experience then you can use this book as a step by step guidline.

Given the complexity and potential tax-saving opportunities in real estate, it's wise to consider hiring a CPA with expertise in this field.Many clients who work with non-specialists find that their non-real estate preparers lack the specific knowledge to help them minimize taxes through strategies like depreciation, the de minimis safe harbor, partial asset dispositions, 1031 exchanges, navigating real estate professional status, the short-term rental loophole, and more.If you are looking to qualify as a real estate professional, use the short-term rental strategy, or complete a 1031 exchange, I would without a doubt recommend working with a real estate CPA.

It doesn't just teach how to minimize your tax liability.

Besides, there're often ways to optimize your tax returns and minimize your taxes. 

There are no monthly charges for well and septic, other than minimal electrical usage.

If a property fails these benchmarks, it’s likely not worth the time to perform a deeper analysis.Risk Management: By adhering to these rules, I aim to minimize the risk of overpaying for properties or underestimating operational costs.

A house hack (purchase and live in 1 unit of a multifamily while renting the other unit[s] to cover the mortgage) is the easiest way to get started as you'll get used to the process and can use an FHA loan to have a minimal downpayment.