I got a chance to spend a lot of time learning with the Online Trading Academy there (stock, futures, commodities... ect) They usually are hosting free introductory classes where you can meet a lot of great business owners with free cash flow looking for ways to supplement their income without financing the courses.

Seller hit up every online house buyer and had 5-6 offers on the property.  

I am not saying that is necessarily a bad thing but it is the objective here.

Objective is to purchase a an owner occupied 3/2 duplex or triplex, with a 75-80% ARV (for under $325k; financing 80-85% via conventional mortgage via portfolio lender), in South (north of William Canon) or Northwest Hills of Austin, Texas that generates enough rental income to pay my mortgage, taxes, and expenses enabling me to live rent free for a year and then cash flows positive the year following (so I can purchase my next property).

My objective is to buy several MF units that are as cash flow as possible, long term holds, excellent management, and with leverage.  

Start a short sale, get the homeowner to to sign off on everything online.

I have found many asset protection lawyers on line but have no idea who is good and who is not so good.Thanks for any help.

Make sure you are pricing the property objectively and correct for the market. 

I've been proactively reaching out to people who portray themselves as such on-line but really do not know how to insure they are trustworthy.

The insurance agent (Safeco) says that anything over three units is considered commercial and therefore more expensive.I'm getting mixed results when I search online for what is considered residential vs. commercial.