Biggest downsides are the returns are not stellar normally and it is sometimes difficult to sell your interest in one. 

I recently closed on a 4plex in FL but had a less than stellar experience with my realtor. 

but most importantly, i'd like to cultivate a relationship that lasts so i don't have to go through the growing pains with each house i purchase...and develop a stellar reputation so that i can get those inside pre-listings because people know i'm reliable!!

North City prices are not stellar at the moment and seem to always lag behind other areas of the City no matter what.A 4 family is a big first step for someone without any experience whatsoever.

sounds like fun - Colin from roto rooter has been my best plumber beating all the competition and doing a stellar job.

Don’t get me wrong, I love glue down, but all of our properties are pier and beam and the floors are less than stellar for glue down. 

Good luck GettIngNYC Section 8 to be responsible e to issues as they are often too busy providing stellar service to their in state ients.Should things go sideways this could become a juisdictional entanglement.

Any tips on how to find a stellar buyer agent? 

Here is a great blog post on BiggerPockets that might address your question and provide you with some options to get started, even with a less-than-stellar credit score. https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Partnerships and my stellar local bank :) How did you add value to the deal?