Basically an informal audit of ones portfolio.This could be as simple as creating a few benchmarks (specific ratio of expenses, total PM fee ratios, vacancy rates and duration,etc)As much as one could assume they have a well oiled portfolio, an outside investor could find areas of improvement.

This experience underscored the importance of vetting contractors thoroughly and having contingency plans in place.

(It is juts that he is old and wont do this forever and I am being proactive in planning for the future.

Additionally, they may want to seek legal or financial advice to ensure they make the best decision for their specific circumstances.If after all this if you still looking to take advantage of such opportunity, I would verbalize in your new duty station that you invest in real-estate and that are looking to take over a loan.

You will probably need to call the city or  county planning and zoning office and meet with their administrator.

(And yes, I know the phrase “man plans and god laughs” but this is just some rough approximation for a place to start thinking about this.)

If you plan to be more active and scrappy in your investing, there's always a way to make money.

These steps are learning, looking at the market, getting your money ready, picking your plan, getting a team, finding a place, checking it out, making an offer, and handling your investment.

Or in other words, if I intend to live in the property.I plan to buy a multi-family property.

My question is why you’re buying it as a primary in the first place if you just are planning to move right back into your current primary?