Mulit-Family Properties - Best Strategy for finding a deal?

[Ezequiel Bolwahnn]

Hi All,

I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on the best strategy for finding multi-family housing deals for buy and hold? I currently have set-up a recurring subscription with my real estate agent. I get sent an email almost daily from her MLS with new or changed multi-units, but they all seem to be overpriced or in real bad shape. Is there another location or strategy to finding a good deal on a decent unit?

I sometimes get emails from Redfin and/or Loopnet, but I'm not a subscriber and I'm wondering if becoming a subscriber is worth the investment....or will I just find the same properties that I'm currently getting through the MLS subscription.

Thanks for your time, 

Zeke