I have been reading the online resources about getting started, searching the market, and even doing tours, but I am hesitant to jump in and buy a house as I have quite a large amount of student debt.

I think there is enough information online that another course isn't going to move the needle on getting involved with a MF property or not.

Anyone can go to any website of any big box retailer and see how unusual that is.

We use DealCheck to underwrite deals and QuickBooks Online for everything related to accounting and budgeting.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

I have been working the last 6 months as a commercial real estate agent focusing on retail investment sales in Los Angeles. 

In online forums, the danger I've experienced is the "national" effect. 

Begin by educating yourself through books like The House Hacking Strategy and podcasts like BiggerPockets, and join online communities for support.

I’d love to hear about the crime rates or any other issues (which we cannot guess from the online stats), and how easy or hard it is to find reliable tenants and property management companies.

I use QuickBooks Online for all of my clients.