Expect to pay a slightly higher rate and make a larger down payment than what you see on lender's websites with regard to their rates, points and LTVs.

I suggest before that, get heavily networked into your target market. namely with the older investors.

Any thoughts/advice for small investors trying to get into larger properties?

Terms such as interest rates and payment schedules are typically negotiable.Combining creative financing with seller financing can include strategies like:Subject-to and Seller Financing: Taking over the seller's mortgage and financing the equity portion through the seller.Lease Option: Renting with an option to buy while negotiating seller financing for part of the purchase.Wraparound Mortgage: Keeping the seller's existing loan while they finance a new loan that includes the balance.To proceed, consider connecting with experienced investors, understanding local legal implications, and attending networking events to gather insights.

Larger cities offer better infrastructure, such as international airports, interstate highways, and a broader talent pool, making them attractive to businesses and tenants.Avoid Rent ControlRent control laws can hinder your ability to adjust rents to match inflation, limit tenant screening, and complicate evictions.

Im currently networking to partner up with a home builder here in Staten Island and build Semis on empty land.

Hey ScottWe are primarily in the Tampa market and notice our larger homes that are non pool suffer as well. 

I have no fear of running the numbers, building a team, investing, repositioning, refinancing, selling or holding larger properties.

yes, you can be successful in any of them, but only if you have a team / network. 

They originate 5 year interest only notes for buyers of turnkey SFR properties working through a network of turnkey providers.