So it sounds like the Title company can take care of switching the lease into my name? 

Be careful if you automate this or dial people on the Do Not Call list, big $$$ fines and liability for violations.

Why should I care how much the price per unit is if it is only determined by how much they want from the building?

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Selecting the right 4plex will give you positive cashflow and appreciation.4.

I was wondering if anyone who has or currently invests with partners would care to share their stories of how you met with them, your goals and what has helped you guys succeed the most.I currently live in MN and would like to keep my options open investing locally and out of state.

Pierce is ok also but you have to be careful of some of the areas there. 

But you can require documentation to prove that it is a service animal.You can also select the best applicant out of all of your applicants so you are not forced to rent to someone just because they are disabled and have a service animal.

Be very careful, depending on your state, it’s very hard to get clear title for tax defaulted properties, you usually need wait redemption period expires then suit quiet title for marketable title

I would be careful about buying a new property with your gf unless you plan to marry her.