I do have a realtor but I'd like to be self-sufficient as much as possible, and I'm starting my realtor license course next week so soon I'll be able to look at the MLS myself which I'm looking forward to very much!

Yes, for my first building I am looking to get into a 4 unit building to start.

FL is going to correct, its already started.

Are there 'preferred' DSCR lenders folks here in the BP community have utilized?

I'm a brand new, as green as you can get, have no idea what I'm doing or where to start investor.

I guess the word "starting" is a bit misleading because...We have a SFH we have been renting out for several years. 

Are you saying that you wouldn't start Demo until you have done all of the Exterior items on this list? 

I am about to start my wholesaling business.

I am just starting to think about investing in STR properties on the Oregon coast.

I have been offered an exclusive Deal by a local "friend"/ semi-mentor in my small town.  8 standard 2/1 apartments -  Quad, duplex, duplex, 1970 Dated buildings, little neglected but liveableOwner finance: 20yr 6%rate with 20k down------------------------------------------------Total purchase 400KCurrent NOI: 41k     Cap: 10         (Tax,Ins,Maint, Util)Gross rent 4500/mth-----------------------------------------------Upgrade, Est repairs: 60k After reno: NOI: 59K   Gross rent: 6100------------------------------------------------Loan pmt: 2865/mth,    34k/yrCurrent Cash flow: 531/mth,  6,378/yrAfter reno Cash Flow: 2131/mth,  25,578/Yr-------------------------------------------------Added info- -Property line Joins with (growing) Community college-Tiny town-The Buildings are Currently "uglyish".- Current Rent is 150$- $200 behind market avg.I am very comfortable in single family homes in this town (own 18 SFH rented and performing well).