While I don't object to spending money to do one's due diligence, I don't know if $500 is called for when you can get very high quality syndication groups/meetups/information for free.

Most of them that are successful like a Tony Robbins etc they make HUGE Money Millions upon Millions with their training and backing certain products..

Can you email me with some investment products you were mentioning above?

Streamline your communication process to secure quality tenants.Focus on QualityThe condition of your property matters more now than ever.

Are the units vintage quality with in-place rents $500/mo below current market?  

Two, you'll have a much easier time obtaining a mortgage product if you have a track record of W2 income.In the meantime, continue implementing the strategies you mentioned: save religiously, build your credit, pay any existing debt owed, etc.

Any MF of the quality and size (50 up) I would have been interested in would have been cash flow negative for the next 5 years or so, even with 30% down.

Quote from @Andrew Steffens: I am curious what products exist?

No state income tax.3. property tax's some of the lowest in the country.4. quality of construction most homes are built with stucco and tile roofs and desert landscape compared to much of the mid west rust belt were its very common to be looking at houses that are 50 to 100 plus years old. and yards grow fast  snow sleet ice all take more wear and tear on your units.we do a lot in most of the mid west rust belt states. the prime motivation is price point and rent to price ratio for those aspects they are the best.

Right now, I concern myself with the quality asset.