I just purchased a multi-unit apartment complex that came with an onsite property manager. 

Since then I have become fascinated in Long Distance Real Estate Investing but I'm still trying to figure out what areas(location) and business(SFH, Multi, Apartment) to focus on.  

@ken McElroy

., but what the gurus don't share is you often need a good track record first before someone is willing to help you out.

Especially multi family properties.

If so.... instead of buying the multi family for $100K..... see if you and the seller can come to an agreement where you buy the multi family for $150k on the premise that they will Warranty Deed (literally just sign over) the house to you.That’s what I did in Cleveland earlier this year with literally the same type of situation.

I would only ever bring in a plumber/electrician if A) it was a large multi-family (a dozen or more units - which I haven't yet graduated to) or B) I knew there were potential major electrical/plumbing issues.

Now I'm looking to take the leap and purchase a rental property...preferably a Multi Family in Murfreesboro or Chattanooga.

I currently have a multi-family and a condo in Jersey City for rental.Beside NJ, I am actively searching for REI ideas in other states using BP. 

Multi family?