Check locally tooI was able to get my blank signs cheapest from a local bulk sign/plastics supplier 

If you've got the capital to get in and the business sense to invest in MF, I would say go straight for the MF investment.Michael Blank wrote a great blog post on how investing in SF isn't a necessary stepping stone to MF investing...i'd recommending reading through it here:https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/0...Best of luck!

You say the prop is old, so does that mean you're staring some big expenses in the face that you could potentially avoid by selling? 

I wish i would have stared at your age.

Best way to find out: ask point blank, after telling them that you want to see if you can make this work.If they want monthly cash flow with no headaches, then give them a deal that gets them that (30 yr fixed %)If they want above, but want their money in say 5 years, do a balloon payment in 5 with the above terms.If they need some cash, give them some cash, and the balance in owner financing (30yr fixed %).if 30 yr is too long, go shorter, if % too low, go higher... 

Is it because blank signs are cheaper?

Curious to hear why you both chose Buildium over Cozy, Appfolio, (fill in the blank).

@Mariusz Bojarczuk Stupid phone posting a blank message.

Are there folks in the Syracuse area willing to let me bounce some ideas off of them. just staring credit score 620+

I was curious if it's worth my time to get a certification in property management as that seems to be a big blank spot in my mind.