But trust me, it's possible to make it happen even without a ton of cash or perfect credit.I’ve been in your shoes and managed to buy a number of properties without using my own credit or cash.

We don't have any apartments any more, but when we did manage them pets were strictly limited by size and type.

I really need a short term property manager in Bozeman!

This can be formalized with a legal document specifying that your wife and you will handle all mortgage payments and management responsibilities.Hope this helps!

We manage a few in NJ and are constantly shipping up and/or ordering supplies to be delivered to cleaner. 

@Tracy ScottScour the HOA docs for wording involving occupancy such as, "not more than three (3) persons not related by blood or marriage living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit."

Was it the landlord or was it a property manager?

I've seen property managers charge a % or flat fee to do project management or coordinating multiple vendors for say a make ready repair turn.

What additional costs should I expect when purchasing and managing a multi-family property?

Start saving money, work on your credit score, get approval for loans ahead of time, and meet and talk to local real estate sellers, other investors, and people who manage properties.