Start establishing relationships with banks... if you use a local credit union and have a decent amount of savings w them... start there...   

Do your own repairs and save .

He gets paid a lot more than 500 dollars for his work and saves me a lot more than that too.

With a tri or quad, we would require more funding than we would need with a duplex; 3 months of mortgage payments need to be saved in the bank, which is not required for a duplex.

It creates a sense of urgency for the prospective tenants to make a decision when they are walking through the house with other people and saves me time.As I get inquiries I just schedule them all a couple of days from the first inquiry to build up a group.I have had people standing in line to fill out an application. 

He went back and amended last years returns as well and saved me a bundle.

I make a decent wage from my job and live pretty frugally so I could afford it while still have the ability to save/use my earnings for repairs/rehab.Thanks guys!

Within the next few years I want to use private lenders, local banks, and money I save from commissions (currently a licensed agent) to buy B to C class apartment buildings.

By picking a single strategy (ex. small multi-family, single family, apartments, self-storage, mobile homes, etc.) you can concentrate your time and resources on mastering that strategy to maximize the ROI you can get.

I am currently renting for $1000 so I would be saving 600$ a month.