I personally would not use that as a rule for choosing a multifamily investment location.

Do you have any tips, websites or general rule of thumb?

I know private investors and hard money are options but I was wondering how others got started if those are in fact the rules?  

I know private investors and hard money are options but I was wondering how others got started if those are in fact the rules?

The rule of thumb for asbestos is don't touch it.... meaning you don't have to abate it if you don't disturb it.

I like you don't have a huge (known at all really) support team around me.  

But many Solo 401k clients are starting by setting up a brand new self-directed account from scratch because IRS rules allow large contributions (up to $60,000 per year per participant) into the Solo 401k plan which give them very good start.With small amount of funds you will have very limited investment options.

You don't want to do that wrong as the SEC has very specific rules about who can invest and the paperwork required. 

One rule of thumb that I have learned from hanging around a very experienced lender is that portfolio loans are typically not the right product unless you are getting more than 10 properties.  

Since Zillow discontinued it's support for rental comps analyzer, I am wondering, what tools are available out there?