I'll be sure to narrow down my target market to something very specific.

., population growth, job trends, average median income) and what thresholds you consider when deciding to start looking in a specific area. 

I’m currently acquiring buy and hold long term rental condos in about 4-5 specific buildings, but those buildings are heavily diluted with investors so the only way to find good deals is to find off market units.

He doesn't specifically say that he occupied the property.

If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help!

Basically, keep this $20k separate from all other money and show that it was specifically applied to the closing or rehab on the new property.                   

My first go-around w/ the 4 unit involved a very primitive understanding of due diligence and not really calculating any specific reserves.I know I own and have listened to several books that touch upon it (HOLD, ABCs of Real Estate Investing) but having them in just audio format has make it a bit more difficult to find the right information if they are in there.

@Uma Bapat permit requirements are town/city specific so your best bet is to call the city.

Specifically I’d like to know how you would present the offer I have in mind based on the information below.I am a newbie.4 unit class B multi-family in a class B location (close to downtown)List price – $299k.

Specifically, ask your agent if she includes estimates of vacancy, capex, maintenance, and management fees in the numbers.