I invest in Detroit as well, and it's a city full of opportunities if you take the time to understand it.A couple of quick tips: Get familiar with the neighborhoods—Detroit is very block-by-block, and the difference in property conditions or tenant quality can be drastic just a few streets apart.

I would HIGHLY recommend discussing w/ a RE attorney and getting familiar with the tenant/landlord laws in SF. 

I agree, but I also think that there are some nuggets for those that aren't familiar with some of the possible ways to pull together a transaction.  

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

I'm not super familiar with the commercial side of things, are there commercial appraisals that can be done on multi-unit properties?

Anyone interested in being an LP in syndications should familiarize themselves with forum threads like this so they can ask the appropriate questions before making investments. 

Every system you try will have flaws, or you may salivate over a feature that appears in other software.Some familiar names are mentioned frequently: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I recommend conducting thorough research on each app online to understand their offerings, pricing, etc.

Working with a lender familiar with coliving setups is crucial.

It is the most popular software in the industry, and most Tax Preparers are familiar with it, which makes tax season easier.My Recommendation: Spreadsheets are usually fine for your first 1-3 properties. 3+ properties, you should use a software.

Besides Ben Mallah, what are some other resources that I can familiarize myself with to understand the current valuation and the trends?