Family member then refinances the home, and gets a nice fat check3. 

. $22K sounds like the perfect amount for a rehab on a small SFH, or a fat down payment.

I've done as much due diligence as I can in front of a computer screen while I wait to view the property in person. 

I'm wondering if I fat fingered the 9 and the 0. 

In either case, provided there's a bunch of equity in the property, no big fat giant down payment would be needed.

As the title suggests, I have a big fat zero experience in regards to real estate investing of all kinds, and that is why I'm here. 

Please everyone let's share that message every where, contact the sheriff office and the DA if you are victim of that BIG FAT Racist pig.

Don't look to hit a home run on any, just look to hit singles and doubles.And as Ivan and Greg mentioned consume as much content on multifamily as you can in order to make the best decisions.I've take a similar strategy and it has worked very well so myself as the other investors I work with.

I don't wear those that much as I'm too old and fat to climb often these days.I have been very disappointed with footwear from both Bass Pro and Cabelas.

It's not all bad advice...when you're just getting started you should be working with everyone you can in order to gain experience.