Some people want to own an apartment building, some people want to own vacation rentals, you can make money in both but it's a lot easier dealing with hiccups if you're in an asset class you *want* to be in. 

I find the real stories like yours more valuable than the home run stories that have no hiccups along the way.

This way you have a decent cushion if you underestimate on some of your numbers.I would encourage you (as Brian does) to find a GC to work alongside you (unless you are a rehab king).

The individual who handles our files in the Little Rock title company office has had some health issues and it that could have come into play with some of the hiccups; she actually just took a leave of absence because of her health.

I, alongside some other BP members, host a monthly real estate meetup in Riverside CA, probably about 1.5 hours from you with traffic.

So again, if you're trying to borrow in a "hiccup" period for the property you'll face more challenges.And of course the time you will need money the most is in the 3 scenarios above. 

Found great partner through BiggerPockets and we've had a few unexpected hiccups but overall, it's gone great.

I am looking forward to meeting other professionals on the same journey who can guide me, or learn alongside me!

However, very, very few put you in practical, "think apprenticeship type" opportunities to learn alongside experts doing large, syndication deals enabling you to rapidly grow your experiences , knowledge and credibility in a safer environment (less bruises and broken bones) without damaging your pocket book and reputation doing bad deals in less than stellar markets. 

Breaking into multifamily is not easy, but you can cut the learning curve significantly by spending time alongside someone who has successfully purchased and operated MF properties.Spend time networking with brokers so you can get their list, and actually find deals.And if you're serious I highly recommend @Joe Fairless' book The Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book.