I.e have you done it with your friends and family or some other investors you found in a community like BP? 

And by connection, I mean a place where friends and family live, where you went to college, somewhere that you have spent time.

I’ve gotten in the habit of skip-tracing the owners info from public records for starters, and also their spouse and any other family members I can find, as well as the neighbors surrounding the property/ talking to as many people as necessary to confirm the seller is who they say they are and is actually selling.  

"I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

The Bank of Family and Friends: Sometimes those closest to us can be willing to back our ventures, especially when we're as passionate as you sound.

I own and manage 20 units all on my own while working full time with a family. 

I have 1 single family house, 2bd/1b - rent by room.

I don't have any real experience in Small Multi-family, but I'd like to connect with you as I'm learning how to underwrite deals through my mastermind group. 

Considering buying a single-family unit for mid-term rental to traveling nurses, etc.

Investment Info:Single-family residence wholesale investment in Leesburg.