Hi everyone it's nice to be part of this large group of motivated investor's, I am just starting this investment journey in the Eugene, OR area looking to find some local like minded individuals to share some idea's and help each other towards financial freedom.

One thing to bear in mind is that if you obtain a mortgage on your rental properties, then you will need to file a tax return for your IRA to report UDFI (Unrelated Debt Financed Income) tax. 

Keep in mind, our properties are in the Northeast, Philly and Chicago. 

We don't mind getting a fixer upper and building as we live in it.

We wrote it with the beginner in mind.

Also, would like to meet a group of like minded individuals in the area.

Keep in mind that some, such as Internal Rate of Return (IRR), require advanced computer calculation.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8814/73755-18-essential-metrics-to-a-complete-real-estate-investment-analysisAs far as finding multifamily properties, you'd find them the same way you find a SFR, and there are many, many ways to source them:By building relationships and letting everyone know you're looking for houses and apartments:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8814/72664-35-relationships-to-help-you-find-more-houses-to-flip-or-wholesaleLooking for them on the internet:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8814/72016-55-resources-to-find-real-estate-deals-onlineand, of course, locating them offline:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8814/71506-27-ways-to-find-off-market-and-wholesale-real-estate-deals-offlineBest of luck!

HI Steve,You can do what James mentions, yes but keep in mind FHA has a LTV restriction at 75% on 3-4 unit properties when you have a "non occupying coborrower."

I understand trying to help, but ghosts are not real so the only solution here is for them to stop letting their minds play tricks on them.

I will be sure to keep your suggestions in mind as I move forward!