I will be join RealtyONE in Pittsburgh with a team of experienced real estate agents which will help me build my foundation for my future. 

I love learning as much as I can so any books, online articles, etc that you recommend would be a big benefit to building my knowledge.

Also, in the event that the property needs work, I have an approved and experienced contractor if I need the 203k rehab loan option. 

An agent experienced in negotiating multifamily deals in Sacramento could've helped you with that.Even if the seller did disclose you still have to honor the current lease in place, even if it's month to month.

-Experienced investors in the Spokane area who could be bugged to have coffee and chat with us?

You can rent them or buy one online.   

By doing that you should be able to raise the rent and possibly the sales price depending on the demand.The best way to make more money is to be prepared to move to the hot areas and by buying small apartments and working your way up to make enough to be able to hire an experienced Property Manager or a Property Management Company to take care of the daily needs, both maintenance and occupancy,  that is experienced in that area or type and will report you regularly on what you need to properly oversee their efforts and the properties financial status.One good thing is that many smaller apartment complexes are owned by Mom and Pop. 

You need to team up with someone experienced in short sales, it is not a “learn as you go”.......you’ll screw up people’s lives by stumbling through it, making many mistakes.  

Obviously listen to the podcasts, read the forums & blogs, the online guides, and the BP books are excellent as well.

I've experienced this as a negative, causing rents to stagnate.