Looking for rentals just yesterday was not fruitful however. 

Hard, because a lot of the low-hanging fruit is gone and you're going to have to get off the beaten path and turn over a lot of rocks.  

I just plan to host a number of businesses in the main area, and I am currently finding out from an engineer if I could put a full two-bedroom apartment in the attic (space is there, just need the engineering stamps.)So yes, I have the bug, and I'm just going after the low hanging fruits for now, but in the future, I want to flip one house (even it's with a partner where I do the rehab on the side for the experience) then when I get my credit where it needs to be I'll like to get into a small multifamily. 

I just plan to host a number of businesses in the main area, and I am currently finding out from an engineer if I could put a full two-bedroom apartment in the attic (space is there, just need the engineering stamps.)So yes, I have the bug, and I'm just going after the low hanging fruits for now, but in the future, I want to flip one house (even it's with a partner where I do the rehab on the side for the experience) then when I get my credit where it needs to be I'll like to get into a small multifamily. 

It takes a little work and creative juices, and some networking, but you can get those leases signed and either refi or flip it.  

More often than not the lending process is somewhat like this:- Wait "24-48 hours" for your broker and/or lender to get you a quote that is most definitely juiced with teaser rates and unobtainable proceeds. - Wait 2-3 days for some junior analyst 2-3 days to pull comps (which the lender won't even use) which is simply unacceptable- Wait 1-2 more days to figure out that your lender requires X% equity to enter the X market.By that time, the amazing deal you found could already be lost.tldr; If you can screen your deals with intelligent market insights, real-time financing options, and support your expenses with up to date comps with ACTUAL financed comps you'll be lightyears ahead.

Education is great but sometimes we make ourselves lifelong students and look back and have every degree known to man but no real fruit to show for it.

Tracking lease end dates is low-hanging fruit in our world, so if they don't have a system for that, you definitely want to move on. 

Those are low hanging fruit that could be to your benefit.Good luck!

Your WHY should be emotionally driven so it gives you the JUICE to keep moving forward.