I am stronging considering buying a tri-plex in the same city I live with my wife and kids. 

Perhaps does anyone just call them right off the bat?

Hey Everyone,I just graduated college with no debt so I want to buy my first property and House Hack with college students, I found a property currently selling for $175,000 dollars, but I think It can be negotiated to a lower purchase price since it is a little outdated and the other houses in that same street have sold for less money, although it is outdated it could be rented for $550 dollars a month + utilities  and since it is a 4 bed, 2 baths; renting out the other 3 bedrooms while I live in one of them would help me break even with the house's monthly expenses.

Instead you have to express in writing you interest in buying a property, and they write back how much they want for it.

I would say that a good smartlock with a mobile app is always a good call. 

Looking to buy 2-3 properties.I already own one property in California through a Revocable Trust and noticed it shows up on Google when I search my name. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Sometimes, when I buy a property, I am ok to have a short-term lease with the owner until they move out, but I agree that there seem to be too many variables right now that add uncertainty to the deal.Is the Title clear?

depends on who you ask.Going back to the point and restating a previous comment - YOU NEED TO CALL THE LOCAL CODE ENFORCEMENT/BUILDING OFFICE!!!

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.