As leases expire and economic conditions shift, the city’s grocery market will likely continue to evolve.

I have been narrowing down some markets and trying to explore/research more and network.

DFW is a fantastic market for multi-family investments, thanks to its strong job and population growth.

For example, if you’re investing in residential properties on the southwest side of town, eliminate property managers focused on commercial properties or other areas.Research CandidatesSearch Engines: Be cautious—Google rankings often reflect marketing, not quality.Yelp Reviews: Read reviews critically; tenants, not property owners, typically write them.

@Abigail Kingprimarily off market although, i've started to engage on on-market deals if i think they will fitvery difficult to find

Thus more marketable.  

There are only 2 ways, as I see it in the current market, to get actual income/cash flow from a rental property - a paid off long term/mid term property or a well bought short term or rent by the room rental.

The best way to learn the multifamily market is to purchase a multifamily property.

The issue I see is that market has historical appreciation below average (not bad, but slightly poor).  

Those states could be nearby in your market area.