There's a wealth of information on Biggerpockets and I would suggest doing some self-educating on the different aspects of REI through the "Education" tab up at the top of the site.To be a little more specific, search for "House hacking" forums and blog posts to get a more in depth look as to how to get started with your condo and /or multifamily plan.Also consider why a condo and not just a multifamily to start...I could almost definitely say you don't need a RE company at this point.Like @Cameron Norfleet said, you could start with reaching out to a lender to see what types of financing you will qualify for. 

Instead of looking to short term it, I’d reach out to their housing department and see if they can assist with fining annual tenants.Another thought if you want to look at short term options would be to reach out to the local builders.

My questions are these:  Should I just buy a property in my name and self-manage it under my name?  

I am fine with quality rentals not so keen on what I have seen from the Morris/oceanpointe threads that's kind of scary for investors.and I always think urban core D class which shows highest paper returns are really appropriate for locals that live there and self manage or have enough of them 100 to 200 etc to have their own crews.

O.K. as I am sure many of you know, the closing process after the PSA is signed is fast with a lot of folks and tasks.What is your favorite tech to use to assist with closing workflow/process automation?

I know he said he has 7 more houses that’s not ready to sell yet so maybe he’s investor his self n owns these homes.

You can self-manage all of your own properties that you own.

Make sure there are no unpaid debts, property taxes, liens, etc.After buying the property:If you're self-managing the property, introduce yourself to the new tenant (or send them a letter).

I put 20% down to avoid PMI, with the help of some family assistance. 

Thanks for any assistance!