Gradually scale by researching high-growth markets, partnering with experienced investors, and exploring financing options like SBA loans.

If you're a relatively new multifamily operator, you'll likely be required to hire a professional management company (inexperienced owners are typically not allowed to self manage the assets).

Having professionals we can call to see how backed up they might be factors in as well - if we can't get a roof done ASAP, that holds everything else up if we have a leak so again, more time, more holding costs, lower ROI.Unfortunately I do not think there is a magic metric that can tell you if the deal is a winner or not. 

All important factors to consider- population growth or decline, job growth or decline, inventory rate and movement- is is a seller's market getting stronger or softer or a buyer's market getting stronger or softer?

It's crucial to consult with professionals experienced in 1031 exchanges and partnership dissolutions to ensure compliance and optimize tax deferral.Given the complexities, seeking personalized advice from a tax advisor or attorney is highly recommended.

Average rental rates, vacancies, competition, growth, appreciation, etc..Ive heard of scrolling through Zillow and collecting information by looking at properties for sale/rent but was wondering if there is a site where all of this information is easily accessible or any ideas for better ways to go about it.Thanks in advance!

I’m a professional civil engineer with years of experience in construction and entrepreneurship.

There they are seeing both a great job market, a number of large employers moving in, and are still in the top ten of population growth nationwide. 

There's so many catalysts for population and job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide Hospital, etc).

Best of luck, but again, I suggest hiring a professional.