I am looking to invest in Los Angeles, Multi-Family Homes.

Looking to do a new construction, multi-family deal. 

We have potentially considered a 1031 into a couple multi-familys which I would oversee but if passive income for my father is the goal I'm not sure that's the best option. 

One of the requirements for a multi is that every living unit must have independent utility services or at a minimum 1. legal provisions ensure and protect access to utilities for repairs, even if passing through other living spaces, 2. easements or covenants protect water connections, and the VA approves of a maintenance agreement; 3. there are separate service shut-offs for each unit. 

I've been interested in investing in residential single family and small multi-unit buy and hold properties for a few years but a move postponed my ability to jump in. 

If we sell, our plan is to take our time to look into getting a multi family property maybe just outside the Bay Area (it's too expensive here) so we can continue to let the money grow.

I’m not sure if I should just stick with what has worked thus far or scale into multi unites.

I'm just now starting to look at multi family and learning to run the numbers and do the due diligence.

Would anyone have any recommendations on a SEC attorney in South Dakota or one that is familiar with SD that can help us form our organization and get it set up right for raising capital to build and purchase multi family property thru syndications.

I'd like to know how to invest in multi family properties with zero money down?