Call local small banks and credit unions in your area.You can still use these loans on 1-4 unit properties.

Might talk to local property managers to see what they say.I personally wouldn't use a live-in property manager for a multi this small, just doesn't make financial sense compared to paying 8-10% for an outside manager.

I'm thinking of a better performing market for buy and hold, small multifamily. 

Welcome Brandon, I’m pretty new here as well but have owned a few small multi family investment properties for years.

Which small local bank have you had the most success when it comes to REI in the Quad Cities?

A partner and I and looking to start acquiring small apartment complexes in the Greater Metro Atlanta area. 

I have been looking into small multifamily with plans for trading up to bigger mid size properties.

I have been looking into small multifamily with plans for trading up to bigger mid size properties.

In one of the deals I participated, the tenants used a small paddle behind the building as the trash bin.

Additionally, I will need a tax preparer that understands the federal rules as well as the Ohio, Columbus, and California rules that apply to me as a very small-scale rental property owner.