Although I haven’t worked with him personally, he helped one of my investor clients acquire a few multi family properties a couple years back.

'Individual Taxpayer Identification Number' (ITIN) for each owner of the property (Each person listed on the property deed).

We are hoping by joining BiggerPockets we can get help from like-minded persons and communicate for help.

Hiring an extra person does not seem like the right step.

In most cases, the lender will require the person who is providing the capital to sign for the mortgage.

@Neil SmithPull a list from the auditor of what you're looking to call, load it into a dialer, call the numbers and ask to speak with the owner (their first name) - Introduce yourself by being personable (Who you are(first and last name - age/background), where you're from(local guy), and get straight to the point - why you want to buy and if they're interested in hearing an offer on their property - it's like a quick handshake over the phone. 

One maintenance person can stop by 4 properties in one day to take care of issues.

REIA, Meetups, co-workers, even shooting commercial brokers an email, since they are dealing with buyers, so likely know groups that are syndicating their deals.The final step: anyone 506(b) or (c) has to file a Form D with the SEC.  

Personally, I prefer purchasing a property that is not new construction.

This person knows where my rental is…What are your thoughts?