Many who started out as Novice beginners with fix and flips and now do large new construction and Multi family projects. 

With your maintenance and construction background, you'll definitely have a leg up in creating value, whether you go with a smaller home or a multi-unit property.If you're exploring seller financing and deal structuring, connecting with experienced investors here in Chicago will be a game changer.

First time buyer looking to purchase a multi-family as an investment property. 

Either starting with a multi-unit or house hacking to mitigate the payment.

I came into about 800k and looking to go into commercial multi family in the Midwest (Iowa most likely).  

Ok… the agent elected to fire me… rather than provide the docs.I have a GREAT family doctorA GREAT tax guyA GREAT financial advisora GREAT auto mechanic EtcAnd there are dozens of jerks, thieves and idiots who have fired me ..or I them… Build your team slowly, with deliberation and keep track of who is willing to be very open with their actions. 

If you’re not able to, then it may be better to sell the condo, take the profit (if you have some equity in the condo) and put it into a multi-unit to househack again.

I have clients who have purchased multi family in Las Vegas and had great success over the years.

Therefore they can sit back and accept say $5000/month on a multi whereas me buying it, now I need full rent amount which is closer to $6800/month.

My partner and I are in our 40's looking to acquire multi-family properties out of state for cashflow.