As far as your credit goes, you can apply to several lenders and have them pull your credit, the bureaus look at that as comparison shopping for mortgage rates and they will hit your credit, but for much shorter term.

We live in Virginia and multi families are not abundant here, and when we do come across one they are either too expensive and the rent would just be paying the mortgage.

Most contracts I can download online or through the state real estate commission.

Keep and rent out, use new rent to help pay newer larger mortgage - thus expanding my real estate portfolio and then 1031 after a couple years.2.

@Michael Lathrop -I am just setting up my online presence and it seems there is no all in one system out there.

Despite the high mortgage interest rates, he believes now, and most of 2024, will still be a sellers' market.

Can I get a mortgage on this property considering the following? 

You can get a mortgage loan as a business owner.  

@Bryan H.We do 20 Flips/BRRRRs per year and use these tools:Underwriting - DealCheckProject Management - ClickUpBookkeeping - QuickBooks Online Plus SubscriptionTeam Communication - SlackHard Money will fund 90% of the purchase price and 100% of the rehab on a draw schedule. 

I understand the importance of finding the right lender experienced with first-time investors/buyers and supportive of your unique positions as a business owner and W2 employee.As an investor, my network includes trusted mortgage brokers and lenders experienced in working with first-time investors and understanding the nuances of investment property financing.