North Carolina Newbie now interested in multi family units.

[Fe Kelly]

I've only been a part of this community for about 24 hours and have learned more here for free than I have with the few thousand I've spent in the past year! (Definitely stepping up to pro.) I'm almost finished reading the beginner guide and man, what awesome info!! 

I was initially told by a "guru" to only focus on single family homes, but I am now VERY interested in multi family units and would love to know more from anyone who has some experience. 

I was previously told not to get a real estate license and not use MLS for anything because you can't find deals there, but now I'm not sure if I believe that.

Taking the real estate class here in my town (Goldsboro, NC) beginning in July. 

Thanks in advance for any replies! :-)