I am interested in an area in southern Illinois, it has a few multi family properties that come with tenants, but they have been listed for a while.

I've seen banks be very competitive with blanket loans that cover multiple properties and/or multi-family properties, e.g. 5+ units.Mortgage Brokers (obviously I'm biased) - Brokers have the ability to work with all of the above and can get you to the best lender for your scenario right away instead of having you waste your time with the wrong type of lender.

Good market or not so much thx I'm a multi-generational New Orleanian who has been in Real Estate for 20+ years full time as a Realtor and an investor.

:Syndication multi-family investments are riskier and have less upside than gambling in Las Vegas.

Both virtually and in-person.This will help you learn the industry and the market.

The company I use, NREIG, just started writing again in some of the northern parishes, but aren't covering large multi-family and are requiring a minimum dollar amount per ft. sq. 

House hacking and multi-family properties are great ways to start in real estate!

Mark down all the multis you see by looking for two or more doors in front or multiple air handlers outside or gas meters.

I'll rehab and brrrr if it makes sense but I'll either stabilize my real estate company a bit or move on something if a killer deal crosses my desk. always looking for small multi's on clevelands east side. 

But reality litigation especially if there is any defense offered is a multi year process 2 to 5 years then if you prevail one has to collect !