I welcome advice from anyone since I'm a total newbie.My professional background is in tech sales and finance, but I can't wait to get deeply involved in real estate.

I don't know if both of them just have had more familiarity with the slow and steady type of buyer waiting for their dream home, but it doesn't feel like either has had the sense of urgency I need them to have in looking for multi-families.

And of course, my silly monkey butt pops up 1 on google, and we made 160K in profits.Whomever put that sign there.. thank you very much, that was 160 thousand big macs I get to enjoy!

I can't wait to discover how I can provide value to the community so I can earn the right to all the vast knowledge on this site.

@Craig Poskus it would usually run a few thousand dollars, for such a small property.

They persuaded me to enroll in their class starting from 20 thousands to 50 thousands dollars and to use a credit card to pay for it.

Not worth my time making the calls, waiting for call backs, dealing with HR/theworknumber...

My bank doesn't require me to wait so I can put a mortgage on for 80% appraised value right away (estimated $64k) which puts me in the house with between $10k - $15k in the bank and a good cashflow on the duplex (about 15% return after expenses).This is where it gets tricky...If I rehab this to top market I could probably sell it for $120k.  

Long term I don't see it going more than 10 units, buts 10 condo units that cash flow and provide tax advantages is better in my mind, then waiting to buy a duplex ever 2-3 years (saving for down payments).

You need to make sure condo rules do not state only a certain percentage can rent out the units they own.You might want to wait for a property that has less (hair) on it as we say in the business for your first one.