I'd be happy to share more ideas.

Quote from @Kody Smith: I am New-ish to Bigger Pockets, and would love to connect with the community here.The idea: move from single family homes into commercial real estate... specifically multi family.The Goal: generate $20k/mo in cash flowI'm currently in silicon valley (san jose)... would love to find something profitable here, but it looks like there are better opportunities elsewhere.I am open to investing in markets across the US.

A good place to get an idea of what they look like is to go to one of the crowdfunding sites.

Has not been easy to get a call back or on the phone.I just got an idea typing this.

Used what I know from wholesaling to come up with the estimations The numbers is used are based on a these assumptions:- Cost to build* (2024) = 150/sqft National average, 141/sqft Tennessee Average (Source: Houzeo  https://www.houzeo.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-build-a-house-tennessee/#:~:text=The%20average%20cost%20per%20square,idea%20of%20the%20construction%20costs.)- All in Cost = Cost to build * Square foot  - Sales Price = All in Cost + (All in cost * 20%)* Covers contractor and soft cost on either fee based or cost+- Profit = (Sales price - (Sales Price * 7%))* - All in Cost   accounts for agent fees and closing cost- Initial List Price = Sales price + 10%      A buffer to test market absorption- Break Even being All in cost, point where everyone is paid except me. - List price is to test the market absorption at "x" price. 250k land + build.

I like the idea of temporary free space rent!

With investor's properties, depend on how risk averse they are, I fall under either just follow their criteria or maybe coach them my insight if I feel they are open to ideas.

I'm a rookie in whole selling , I only have the knowledge that social media has and I think I understand how it works but have no idea of where to start or how its pretty frustrating not being able to provide for my family the way I want to and I could really use some advice or maybe tutoring in this subject, I just turned 20 and I want to have a good life in this economy I could really use any advice thank you so much.

Use the BP Calculator to get a better idea on your costs.

Purchasing a STR in a somewhat sketch area is a terrible idea and as others have mentioned, is going to open you up to potential issues.