Your extensive knowledge in flipping, contracting, property management, and private money lending will surely be a huge asset to the community.

@Joe BellevilleTo build a successful multifamily property portfolio in Grand Rapids, set criteria for property type, location, and budget, build a team, analyze deals using the 1% rule, leverage house hacking, leverage local knowledge, prepare for tenant management, network, and focus on long-term goals.

I think the person in the mirror has reached the top of the knowledge limit and needs someone that is an expert to move me to a higher level. 

The best advice on this topic, in my opinion, comes from 2 books:How to win friends and influence peopleNever eat aloneI am also looking for brokerages to work with or even experienced shadow / intern for to gain experience and additional knowledge.

@Ibrahim AtoumIf you're starting house hacking at 20, focus on building your knowledge and financial readiness.

The best way to estimate expenses is experience and knowledge of your specific asset type and market.For vacancy, that will depend on your market and the quality/desirability of your type of unit.

Then, as you buld knowledge & experience you can do bigger projects.3) The two above strategies can build funds to invest in rentals.

However, I have very little knowledge about getting started.

We are working with an agency in Mazatlan and it seems like this will take FOREVER and we are urgently trying to sell it due to some financial difficulties.Any advice will help,Thank you

If you desire to get it by all means go for it - knowledge is power - but thats knowledge you pay for that may or may not pay off for you.