We are looking to buy 2-4 unit multi family houses in Bethlehem, Allentown, or Easton. 

I purchased a multi family own occupied using a FHA loan and now i'm living rent free using the extra cash I have to purchase my second one as I should close in next few weeks.

Raising capital sounds sexy but can be a slog especially if you don't have a track record. 

People definitely treat you differently when they know you can close deals effectively, but since you don't have a big track record yet my bet is that the people you're running into have a similar experience level as you do. they can't help you, you can't help them.

It is usually easiest to start by working with family and friends who already know and trust you, this helps you build a track record and some experience buying and selling. 

I plan on buying a multi-family property in order to "house-hack" when I  graduate and move out. 

I'm spending a few months along the west coast of Florida this winter, north of Tampa, and plan to look at single family houses, as well as small multi-family properties.  

Its easy to lose track of how much one SHOULD have in the bank because its hard to leave money sitting and not working for you.I understand there are many variables such as age of house, age of roof, age of furnace, etc. 

But now looking for a either a little bigger multi-family, or perhaps a small portfolio of a seller (no SFH’s though).

Describe your process for managing a moderate property renovation (How is the status of the work tracked?