How Picky Should I be when making offers on multi-units?

[John Otto]

Hello..new to this website...great info and topics.

Have a local agent who deals with buying multi-units (duplex, tri plex, quadplex etc)

Located in Fresno, CA.  Have probably reviewed approx 20 or so potential units.  Each potential listing, was steered away because of location, rough areas, bad tenant potential, etc.

The agent has been in the business very long time, and i feel he has my best interests in mind, since he could easily just "sell" me a listing im interested in.

My question for those who have experience...is this the path to stay on? Being very selective, patient, etc.  Or sometimes do you just need to take the chance?

Thanks!