Are you local and can you oversee renos? 

I totally agree, big investors can go nationwide, but knowing the ins and outs of your local market makes all the difference.

@Mitchel Johnson Welcome to BP and I wish you the best in investing..Usually people start by going to local meetups and building a network of trusted people to get their feet wetHere is an examplehttps://www.meetup.com/find/?

I'm looking to pickup some multifamily real estate but the barrier to entry is crazy in my local market.

You might check with a local attorney on this.In NY where I am, the period is 10 years.

So we restricted local landlords who rent to families, and soon the town will experience the very real repercussion of no one wanting to rent to families and professionals.

Make sure to consult a financial advisor if necessary and also consider reaching out to your local credit unions.

Speak with a local Realtor who knows the market, but also is knowledgeable about creative financing options.Good Investing...

@Darrell ShepherdIf you are dodging the processor server, they can just post it in the local newspaper and consider you been served.

Next piece of advice is shop this deal around with someone through the forums or local real estate groups (google for your area).