Inheriting it is the best option tax wise- because it gives you a step up in basis to the property's value on that date. 

I would suggest look for a property management company to manage the property for you and slowly increase the rent yearly before selling.

Does anyone have strategy recommendations for purchasing multi-family properties with zero-low downpayments?

It's a free country, you can run your business how you see fit:)That doesn't really work for self-managing property owners or what investors want from the PMCs they hire.So, yes we find solid contractors at Home Depots on Saturday mornings.When's the last time you've been at a Home Depot during that time period?

I might buy 1 property that has cash flow, another that has a great purchase price, another that has great appreciation prospects and yet another with great financing terms. 

Yes, you should be honest about how many people may reside in the property.You are buying insurance for the entire property, not just your unit.

Thank you,Phil Don’t have any experience with the mentioned mentors, but I do have 45 years experience in commercial real estate investing.Flipping (wholesaling) commercial properties require the same base of knowledge (real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance) that is a foundational requirement for flipping residential properties; PLUS, extensive knowledge of the commercial property TYPE one is trying to engage with, and extensive knowledge of the local real estate market for the subject property type. 

We’re focusing on Class B & C properties in select markets and working to get the right balance between operational efficiency and long-term growth.

Why borrow against an investment property at a higher rate than you can against your primary?

Now days you don't buy a deal you make the deal either with how you operate the property, how you finance the property, or how you purchase the property.