My 3-5-year goal is to build the portfolio using LTR purchases to grow some cash flow and equity, ideally purchasing multi-family units in tandem with SFHs.

Ideally buying properties with cash, or hard money if the price point is higher than what you have available.

My ideal plan (obviously with a little tweaking along the way) is to start fixing and flipping homes in my spare time, as I still work a full time job.

I am doing this help me find the ideal commercial/ multifamily market in different areas in the US. 

Hi River, Ideally looking at 2b apartments in the semi luxury market at this point

You won’t be living here forever, so ideally having an exit strategy is key to figure out how to maximize your money when time to sell

It’s also likely useful to picture who your ideal tenant is…families, students, contract workers, etc. that’s also going to greatly dictate where you look.

Since you've already found your ideal location, next would be to find a lender or the money you will use to secure the deal.

Ideally, we're able to find a loan at 10% down, at or below current rates.

The process isn't complicated - but managing shady Cleveland contractors isn't ideal for people with high-tempo careers LOL That's why I'm trying to get a gist of the different ways people do this.