My parents had a 3 family growing up and I used to hate going there on weekends but I learned a lot and it obviously stuck with me.

Hey Stuart,I don't know much about Vegas other than it just seems to keep growing.

I would start with single family and small multifamily to get familiar with the real estate market and make sure this is something you're passionate to do for the next 20 years and then grow into bigger multifamily deals.I hope this helps.

Additionally, the growing number of Airbnb listings in the area has increased competition.

Our area, Destin FL. is somewhat new for AvantStay and they have had some growing pains with their resources in this area, BUT it has not impacted our experience or their quality of service.

My goal is long-term investments for cash flow and to grow a portfolio of RE over time. 

Her unit needs to be improved or I fear that the costs to fis it up will grow without decent maintenance.

You can grow that account to what ever you are comfortable with.  

A laundromat is certainly much easier to sell than a bakery or a real estate brokerage...The real magic happens when you combine both (biz and REI), one to generate cash, the other to invest, grow and tax shelter.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.