I am finding it a bit challenging to keep track of all the URLs like HOA, Electric, Gas, Solar, Taxes, etc. in one place. 

@Skyler Shively, as mentioned, it is a tough niche to find a lender for. 

Hi everyone,I’m new here and recently connected with someone looking to retire and sell his portfolio of 19 properties (a mix of multi-family and single-family homes).

Definitely find another title company.

The quad was about 4 hours drive from my residence.So my bird-dog wholesaler (good dude) who has given me some great deals in the past, finds a rundown quadplex in the South.

While in New York, I purchased a home (Airbnb) in the Saratoga Springs area, and my first multi-family property which was in Lubbock(2 Airbnbs).

As a first-time investor, you might find it easier to start with properties built after 1975, as building codes improved significantly around this time, particularly regarding wiring and plumbing, which can reduce the number of surprises and costly repairs.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

For those already investing in commercial or multi-family properties, what strategies have worked best for you?

I have 2 rental properties on Long Island, NY and they're both located in the same town.Property #1-Legal 2-family duplex (2 units)-Does not need to be owner-occupied since it’s a legal 2-family-Has active rental permit with the townProperty #2-Single family house w/accessory apartment (2 units + illegal basement apartment)-I live in the upstairs unit-Needs to be owner-occupied in order to get rental permit for the 2nd unit since it’s not a legal 2-family-No scenario where the basement apartment will ever be legalMy family has been renting this house without a rental permit for several decades without any issue.