However, by extending my search to areas beyond, such as Riverside County, I found that $700,000—or perhaps even less—could secure a 4-plex.

Maybe and open world type of game, where mostly, residential markets are covered and based on current or recent events in the housing market.

What are you basing this on? 

Quick google search will tell you (insight: the future does not look bright right now)REIT investing - Good or bad idea (biggerpockets.com)

Stand at the point of water evidence and look up, 45degrees in any direction, that’s your starting, gravity based points of entry and travel.

If you view their search results enough you will see that low price trumps almost everything else; there's no other logical reason why a host with a 4.1 rating with say 40 reviews would come up higher in a search than one with a 5.0 with 25 reviews, all else but price being equal. 

As a new investor based in Israel, I'm searching for the BEST team to work with and  build a rock-solid portfolio by the end of this year!

The interest is a set percentage that is based on the balance due and is often bundled with the monthly installment of repaying the funding.

Hi Jordan, good on you for searching around and doing your homework.

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck in your search.