I want to get my first multi-family home using an FHA Mortgage but I won’t have the full funds for the down payment and closing cost.

Proof of funds is needed and many times you will loose your deposit if you can not close 

There may be legitimate reasons for a contractor to need all funds upfront, but I've yet to hear one.

Yes, there are good ones... but there are far more bad ones who either suck at managing time, customer service, funds, or all of this and then some.

Hi, can anyone recommend a back office service for running a real estate investment fund (i.e., process the incoming money from investors, track capital accounts, handle all the distributions, do tax returns, wind down the fund, etc.)?

I save 12% every paycheck and the government matches me 5%.”2.Other than your company savings plan, do you have any savings plans earmarked for retirement such as a Roth IRA, IRA, SEP IRA?

I have access to some funds from my 401k, about $3000, and I'm wondering if that's a realistic amount of money to start out with.

Maybe I am overthinking this but was trying to think in terms of the principles of consolidations and was curious what everyone's experience has been and the flow of funds to legal entities. 

Sorry I️ am of no help but I have heard of having two properties using the funds you could have used for one property.

Id also check out if the property you have in mind is USDA eligible, its zero down payment, there is a funding fee but that can be wrapped into the loan, and with seller paid closing cost you can be in a multifamily for nothing.