I am hoping to find something with 2 - 6 rental units, and I would like to be in the $300-$500k range.

Other than speaking to locals, I cannot think of stuff that can be done in person and not online (schools, crime rate, employment opportunities, etc.)However, I am still a novice in all of this and was hoping to hear from those who have been there, done that. 

Wishing you all the best and hoping you find a deal that works well for you!

I hope it goes well for you! 

Hope this helps for you to make a decision or your next investment.

Instead of focusing on what you want to learn, and hoping you will be a puzzle piece fit for learning that from someone else- chosen at random.

That's when I started researching other methods and ran into the BiggerPockets YouTube channel and binge-watched a lot of videMy primary residence I bought with a VA loan and seller concession and was hoping to do the same for the multi-family property, but it's not looking likely.  

I hope to learn from all of you and I take any help as I begin this amazing journey.

Hopefully once I connect with a good RE agent this will change.

Hope this helps a little!