I feel confidant that your knowledge and expertise will bring you much success in your market.  

They do everything from apartments to mixed-use to self-storage.

I'm in Peter's course and maybe it is different for me but I get my 10k back after doing a deal(s) worth $500k which is easy to do really.. feeling close to getting that done in the next few months.

I would suggest finishing school, working as a part time agent while you are at school, saving commissions for investing, and working with a team that focuses on investing as opposed to residential sales.There are also local meet ups every month. 

Or paying off my debt, while I provide them with a nice house to live in instead of an apartment. 

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment. 3 unit apartment complex What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Starting with 0 reviews can definitely feel challenging, but I wouldn’t say beating the competition solely on price is the only or best way to gain traction.

I currently have a portfolio of SFH in Indiana and will always jump on a good deal for a SFH but I have been considering scaling up into multifamily commercial real estate (apartments, etc.)

Because they will get defensive if they feel you are pressuring them.

Not sure if that's much help other than to let you know you're not alone in feeling that way as a newbie.