They can also help you determine the financing options available to you.In terms of the construction aspect, it would be beneficial to speak with a reputable builder who has experience in constructing multi-family properties.

"I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

I am renting a home to a friend of the family for far below rental market value.

Quote from @Wilson Hunter: Now that I have Airbnb and VRBO traction on multiple vacation properties I would like to explore creating a direct booking website for family, friends, and repeat guests to book without all the platform fees.What are recommendations on website service that allows for (1) multiple properties (2) running transactions (3) synced calendars?

As a non owner occupied property minimum down payments are:Conventional (single family) - 15%Conventional (multifamily 2-4 units) - 20%Non-QM (1-4 units) - 20%Certain Non-QM DSCR products allow the use of gifted funds for your down payment. 

Hi BiggerPockets Family!

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

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

Though my years of hiring trades to work on my rental and friends/ family/ clients properties I have had it good and bad experiences.

I will be doing deals either in Central Florida / Orlando Area, or Southeast Florida / Juno Beach, Fort Lauderdale areas, as I have family looking in both areas.