For the project I plan on creating a system to address every aspect, step-by-step, of increasing the value of multifamily properties by making improvements that increase each property's net income.

I retired from the Army about two years ago, and during the last 3 years serving I started investing in real estate for extra income on the side.

I have been reading books on investing in multifamily and how to analyze and underwrite a property.

I've put together this excel document after reading Brandon Turners "The Book on Rental Property Investing".

@Ivan WudexiRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I had a perfect Tennant paid on time every month for one year.Lost his job at the end of 2015.

Hi guys - we are about to close on a property soon in Philly and are planning to do the following work - -Add HVAC, Add a full bathroom and add a half bathroom, Fix kitchen (keep same layout)My contractor is saying that (Approach - 1 ) - we don't need to pull permits.

I am curious on the city/town its in now. 

On some properties we still see multiple offers and some offers over asking price, especially if they are in decent condition and price is attractive.Depending on your hold timeframe, I'd look at places around the outskirts of DFW area. 

Any advice on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated.