One thing that further creates a challenge (if I'm in your shoes) is that if a seller (or their agent) is willing to claim the NOI is $147K and ignore obvious expense items, can I really trust the seller-produced "Actuals"? 

Tenant B has NOT lived in a multi family dwelling beforeSpoke to tenant C who said she takes her shoes off in the house - she weighs 106, and it's just she and her son.

But I want to ask people's opinion on how you would start your real estate investment if you were in my shoes so that I have a broad range of options that would fit me best to my situation.1.

Say that....its a great place to showcase your properties due to tot he fact tons of people search the site each day.If all else fails just insert the direct link, and write a good description to attract the leads."

What would you do differently if you were in my shoes?

What you would do in my shoes?

I am not saying that is in fact the case with the OP but there is a lot of value to be had when cutting your teeth on a shoe string budget.

Given the full-time job income situation and the cash flow from the first property how would you move forward in acquiring property number 2 if you were in my shoes?  

I could use a community of individuals who have been in my shoes and could share any helpful information.

They provide a platform to connect with experienced investors and professionals who were once in your shoes.