There are a few zips I would stay away from but even then I know investors who have good-sized portfolios in those zips and do quite well. 

The chart below shows what happens to your buying power at various rent increase rates assuming a 6% inflation rate.

I asked the broker I am working with to find out more about the property and he was told the Seller's agent is not willing to work with him as a buyer's broker.My broker told me that if the seller's agent refuses to cooperate the seller's agent will keep the entire 6% commission and I would have to pay my broker 3% directly.I would feel much more comfortable doing a deal of this size with the assistance of a broker representing me.

@Steve Camp, we have used Resman and Realpage.From your description, it sounds like more of a process issue.Regardless of which PM/accounting software you use, it is just a tool that depends on the underlying business process.Either software should be able to use a standard or customized CoA (Chart of Accounts).How many units are you trying to manage?

@Victoria Pham, there is no one size fits all solution.

I have done 5 so far - all office/retail mix.Recent sizes have been between 20-30K sq ft. 

You have good experience which can help, but the properties you mentioned are fairly small for loan sizes.

Focus on providing value, following the law, and making sure your investors are both protected and receive out-sized returns. 

Hi all,I recently got a lead on a multifamily (15+) property in a mid-size town Ga (population 50k-100k).

@Anthony Tran,Motivation comes in all shapes and sizes, and can vary based on where you live as well.I have also heard that this is a potential target for marketing, and it may well be.