I work for a management company that has been in business since 2004 in Florence, Alabama and we can help you identify properties to purchase, coordinate the potential renovations with our in-house maintenance team or preferred vendors and manage the property once it's ready to rent.

Depending on the specific details and the local laws, they may not be able to sell the property until you have resolved the issue. 

I am from California and I am looking to get into the local multifamily market.

Since I will now be a local landlord of 4 doors I wanted to take over management myself - self manage to save money and have more control.I will use Zillow and FB marketplace to advertise vacancies.

Then seek out a local expert lender, and go over your options. 

:) G'Day Zair,Just commented the same to another fellow looking to do something similar to what you are.I think that BRRRR from out of state is very risky business.If I was you, I'd continue immersing myself in everything and anything real estate related.Come back home to the US and start in your local market.Using leverage should only be reserved once you already know what you are doing and you have experienced the income/expenses over a few year period.I've always believe that "Cash is King, Cashflow is Queen and Finance is the Peasant" lolIn your local market or a market of your choosing you can buy, fix and flip or buy, fix and refinance.But I suggest you buy, fix and flip until you have enough cash reserves to buy, fix and hold without it affecting your cash position for future deals.Build a strong foundation without leverage and only then start looking to refinance or finance.30-50% of your portfolio should be un-leveraged.It's a slow process but all good things take time.Just my opinion and wishing you much success

I believe you can search here or on other local to you sites, for a local Roofer that does small repairs. 

Many locals have adopted policy to allow these units if they meet code that’s been adopted to make them viable.  

It's essential to familiarize yourself with the local landlord-tenant laws and work with a reputable property management company to ensure smooth operations.Short-Term Rental Laws: Philadelphia has regulations on short-term rentals, but it is still possible to operate Airbnb and similar platforms within the legal framework.

I am currently on the market looking for deals locally and out of state in OH.