You will benefit from the education and networking, but more importantly, you can position yourself as an expert in the multifamily nicheIntern for a multifamily investor: find an experienced investor who is currently doing what you want to do and proactively add value to their business for free to get in the doorStart small: start with an SFR to 4-unit and work your way upAs you will notice, all of these strategies are time consuming.

I am 35 years old (today) and my wife and I have two kids.

For investors in today's market, the competition for properties with healthy cash flow is intense.

I am 35 years old (today) and my wife and I have two kids.  

Nothing to add to the education piece but I'll definitely stay engaged with this conversation.

I will begin wholesaling very soon and as I begin my wholesaling education, I do have a question for you all.In order to be a great wholesaler, one must understand the wants and needs of end buyers, correct?

You're accelerating your education by constantly putting yourself in position to talk to people with problems, much faster, and on a much more consistent basis.  

Earlier today, I stopped by my properties to install faucet covers to protect from freeze.

I found this on the MLS today. it looks like it has a lot of potential but my main concern is that it was built is 1954.

Just getting educated about the process of buying an "assignable" tax certificate in Illinois and getting a tax deed if the buyer does not redeem.