Here's a suggested system:123 Sample Street     - Property          - Receipts          - Invoices          - Photos and Video          - Other documents     - Tenants          - 2015-01-15 Move in - John and Jane Smith          - 2016-01-15 Move out - John and Jane Smith          - 2016-02-01 Move in - Jack Squat     Every file should be named with "DATE - PURPOSE - LOCATION - NAME" which will enable you to find things using the search feature.

We are not using a realtor so I'm searching for a little guidance on everything that I'm going to need to get lined up.

You can just search my name or go to www.youtube.com/c/lukechung

I have done a bit of searching about this on here and have not been able to find a consolidated thread on the advantages/disadvantages and protections needed for both parties in the process.The property is unique and I would plan to have it as a long term rental as it provides good cash flow and will be even better if I can add an additional unit as planned.I am looking to possibly do this on a small multi family property. 

You may think that it's paranoid, but as a real estate investor with an unusual name, you will have buyers and sellers and tenants google you, just to see if there are any hot buttons or red flags or whatever.

I will broaden my search to include these areas as well.Question for @Stephanie Potter: You mentioned that the down payment assistance program can slow down the process.

You can search up investors in your local area and message those people.Take them out to coffee.

I'll keep searching.

You have to narrow your search parameters.

Once that is taken care of then I would search for a mentor to help you get into real estate or just do your own research through listening to podcasts and reading to learn more about real estate.