Continuous learning is essential, and networking plays a crucial role in this industry.

I think this could play into a strength in terms prospecting and finding deals.

Find a mentor that will let you shadow them, continue learning on Bigger Pockets, and TRACK things that matter.Please don't get discouraged...real estate is a long-term play. 

I am okay playing the long game and waiting for the benefits of market appreciation but in the time being would like an average CF return (not prioritizing CF). 

My primary question is: Should I focus on buying a multifamily property and growing slowly to build a stable financial foundation, even though my area would have minimal cash flow and be more of an appreciation play?

So I don't think it's a trend, I think it's the reality of the play between the population explosion, gentrification, and affordable housing. 

We'll see it in about 4-6 months that this economy isn't as strong as the market suggested it was.The market is playing the fiscal side, the economy is playing the labor & debt side.

@Alan HaleCan’t answer number 2 but financing has nothing to do with your profit I’m it doesn’t matter what you buy whether a car, home or pack of toothpicks, your profit is what you paid for it minus your costs/expensesWhere financing does come into play is it is a cost as money is not free - but it’s only what you have paid for that financing.Hope that makes sense

In particular, fair housing issues may come into play when a husband and wife or "couple" apply jointly.

Some other items came into play were manager percentage of late fees and maintenance oversight fees and renewal fees.