You want to break down your preference in regard to sale price, down payment, program, (SFR/MFH), seasoning is important, and the two R's you want to pay most attention to is the Renovate and Refinance.Most investors make the mistake on the renovate or refinance and sometimes both.You also have to figure out if your buying as a Primary or investment because if you buy as a primary you always refinance before you rent. 

Refinance: Use the increased equity from the rehab to refinance and pull out capital for future investments.5.

We want to invest in more student rentals in the area.

Invest a few hours into trying to find a replacement and you should have a good start towards righting the ship.

My ultimate goal is to invest in affordable housing such as pad-split and section 8.

Sounds like you're in good financial shape to look for a property.

Looking to learn and acquire an investment in New Haven.

fyi - financing an AFH is not as  easy as financing a " regular " investment  property  .....commerical or   special  ADH  loan program  will be needed and   terms will be  higher  

Hello,I am looking at a mixed use property on Long Island (first floor retail plus 4 residential above) and would like to know when the most appropriate time is to ask for things like audited financial statements, tenant ledgers and/or anything I else I should be asking for? 

If you have a family member in another state, this could work.However, BRRRRs and rentals may be considered different, because where you invest when you hold onto a property is one of the biggest decision you can make.