This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

Always recommend local (or at least some level of boots on the group).

Quote from @Jason Burkart: Quote from @Linda Weygant: A few issues come into play on this.1. 

(This assumes you have a credit card available to pay for any repairs.).

If the only MFH options you're finding are in areas you're not comfortable with, it might be worth focusing on a duplex in a better neighborhood.Saving up for a larger property later is a valid approach too, but keep in mind that real estate tends to appreciate over time, and waiting might make it harder to enter the market later.

It saddens me to see this percentage creeping upward constantly.

Quote from @John Winters: Greetings BP ~I am hoping to receive some feedback on the financial feasibility of this plan and/or some tips to improve it. 

This isn't something I've been able to keep up with personally, so I hire property managers who rely on legal counsel to keep up with it.

Your agent should be able to help with your deal analysis, consulting on whether a deal is good/bad, learning neighborhoods, estimating renovations, building your team, etc.

If you have any more questions, feel free to DM me.