Apartment buying options

[Forrest Williams]

I am looking into getting my first multifamily or low rise apartment complex. Because of my location, I have a variety of options, from smaller multifamily places in a city with low crime, larger 6-10 unit low rises in higher crime areas, or bigger 10-20 unit low rises in small towns. Which is the best option for a beginner? Is it worth getting something more risky and pawning it off on a rental company?