I think a great strategy would be to find someone who would like to house hack with you, and maybe even someone with a bit of experience local to the area that you trust and know very well to go in on the deal with you.  

Will just complicate things from our experience.

The unique thing about this platform is that you can actually search reviews from BP members and interact with them about their experience with that particular QI.

My experience with the smaller multi-family units has been that more occupants = more wear and tear on your property so the turnover costs are often higher than SFH.

My long-term goal is to build a portfolio of multifamily rentals while also working as an agent helping investors scale their portfolios.Your experience sounds incredible!

Sadly, on BiggerPockets, some are quick to label companies as scams without real experience.

I am newbie in real estate and I don't have much experience in real estate. 

With my background in hospitality and a drive to create exceptional guest experiences, I decided to take the leap.

This approach would allow me to learn with each deal and minimize initial risks.2️⃣ Go Straight to Multifamily: Instead of starting with SFHs, I could spend time learning the multifamily business and go directly for a 20+ unit building, maximizing scalability from the start.I have no experience with either strategy.If you were in my position, which strategy would you choose and why?

From my experience working with over 400 investors, financing your first deal with minimal out-of-pocket expenses is entirely possible, you just need the right strategy.