In my main market I get better rents from regular non-Section 8 renters. 

As a company who has rented properties to thousands of tenants & is one of the largest management companies in this space it would be illogical for an property owner to think that they've got a better pulse on the market then we do.

So many Landlords think they can do things better on their own, only to lose money by making big mistakes.Multi-year leases are generally bad.

Ittl get better soon!

I know a lot of folks say it's better to just find a vacant complex, but I'd be doing it with my wife/2 kids so looking for some unique MF with larger 3-BR setups, which tend to be occupied. 

We've decided to scale back on acquisitions and have started scouting out talent to add to our team to be better prepared for what's to come.While we believe we could greatly benefit from bringing on an Integrator, project manager, and construction manager as soon as possible, we are looking at cost/benefit for our first hire.

Is there a better way then compiling so much information?

It’s probably a better deal to buy an umbrella policy and lower the building liability to 300 or $500k (whichever is required by the umbrella company).You are more likely to hurt someone personally than your building is. 

Also, it was for an owner occupied duplex, so I was able to leverage better financing terms with an owner occupied loan.

Ask if the investor has anything they want to sell at first contact.If you want to separate yourself and get a better response from investors, take time to understand the investors purchasing parameters and send them targeted opportunities that fit within the desired parameters.