Did you manage to find a renter?

If you want to get the most out of your new Pro membership, add a photo, a bio, and some information in your profile so people know they are communicating with a real person.

One way to learn is to become an assistant to a Real Estate Agent who works with Investors and House Hackers.

Is there $$ to be made as an investor?

The investors will be LPs, also want equal equity stakes down the line, even with less or minimal initial investment upfront and wanted to see if anyone has selling / talking points to justify that position. 

Hello Victoria, great to see another Buffalonian here. 

I suggest you enter private money goldmine in search botton at top right of the screen and read the previous posts....here is one that gives good perspective as well as a link to legitimate private lenders.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/1488...

I am a newbie investor looking to purchase my first rental property, and I have been caught between going for a single-family or a multifamily rental.

However, if you know and have a relationship with the person/team that will be doing the rehab for you in your absence and trust they have your vision in mind then you are in a better place to start. 

- You may have to pay a higher Placement Fee for your PMC to list on MLS and other websites!