I'm open to trying it either way, but I rather try them both at the same time so I can really expand my horizons and open doors from the get go.

Trying to research as much as i can before bidding on a property.I have access to public recorded documents, such as mortgages on properties, however on properties that have multiple mortgages to the same person on the same house through the same lender, i cant seem to determine which lien holder position is foreclosing (1st mortgage or 2nd mortgage). 

With access to more deals as an agent, I also aim to house hack in one of the outer NYC boroughs, probably somewhere in Queens. 

I’ve been interested in RE investing for several years, as I’ve found that I’m good at digging up opportunities and closing, and I enjoy crunching numbers and analyzing problems.I’m interested in meeting people who have set up private money / private equity deals in the past, especially if it involved single-family residential buy-and-hold strategy.I’m also looking at pulling the trigger on the local Lifestyles Unlimited seminar, because I have a lot to learn, and also because I want access to what Lifestyles considers “best practices” in what will be my market.I’m happy to hear all sides of any idea and my hobbies include playing devil’s advocate and drumming at my local church.

You can access the auction list online.I was thrilled to hear this deep dive.

I own a few buy and holds, and I am looking to expand my investment portfolio next year to include MFs.

I want to add that I wasn't planning on expanding after this property when I initially started looking around.

Here are a few for you:Pros- Online account access- Online payments- Prompt responses to e-mails and voicemails- Good criminal background and credit checks- Actually calling past landlords, employers, etc.Cons- Charging a credit card processing fee- Lack of advertising (e.g. only posting the rental on the company website)- Lack of communication during vacancies (e.g. not providing me with updates on repairs, tenants applications, etc.)- Only using in-house maintenance (e.g. if your one guy can't get to something for a couple weeks then hire a contractor)

Or should I just expand my search our geographically until I find similar properties?

I am looking to open a second location, expanding my very successful boutique hotel business.