@Michael Dallas see if seller will do seller-financing with you.Or, find a more knowledgeable partner to help you.

You’d be surprised at how willing people are to share their knowledge towards newbies.

@Kenroy BernardTo acquire a multifamily property in Long Island, develop a VA Loan Strategy, obtain pre-qualification from a lender, factor in renovation costs, conduct market research, build a team with experienced agents, network with investors, strengthen your business plan, expand knowledge through tools, and take action by searching for properties, attending open houses, and setting a closing timeframe.

You received some feedback from @Mija Aguilera who has local expertise and knowledge of the area and I am interpreting his comments as the location is viable for commercial use.

Then you take that list and see if there is crossover with some of the areas you are interested in and start there because you have a competitive advantage there (boots on the ground or knowledge).One last thing, don't discount your own enjoyment.

I look forward to connecting with everyone to grow my knowledge of the industry and help others with questions should they fall in my area of expertise.

I’ve been educating myself and would like more knowledge and a deeper understanding of the real estate world.

In their mind, they just need some local knowledge and access to off-market properties.

I want to be a sponge and soak in as much knowledge as possible.

It is super important that you are very knowledgeable about your state landlord and tenant laws, to best prepare yourself for how to conduct your communications, and the essential do's and dont's that will save you in legal fee's if there is a simple mistake made.