We've explored commercial loans, but the terms don't really work for most multifamily buyers.Someone in this thread said they did it successfully, but didn't leave enough info for me to track down: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...I figure this wonderful site must have an answer to this question!

Without any experience and a track record there's few lenders that will loan a person money, let alone release funds upfront and trust you, unless you have something to put up of equal value for security. 

Some of this information you may be able to prepare and send to the lender before you ever have a deal (i.e. resume/track record etc.).

If you want to fast track that process, you should buy as many owner occupied low money down multi family 2-4 units as possible - skip the single family.Just my two cents.

@Jamie Kammers The fact you have a set of goals puts you on the right track for investing.If possible, I'd refi and take the equity and place it in the next property. 

I've been keeping track over the last several weeks of what properties are coming up, where they are located, general condition, bed/bath count etc and the price they are renting for. 

The rent collection feature makes it hard to track when rent will be deposited (ACHs take 5 to 8 days) and the accounting/reporting system is not very useful.

@Rolly Weaver Hey Rolly, do you know if there is any available data that tracks hedge fund real estate investment activity?

I heard that's easier for keeping track of expenses and income. 

But I appreciate that, I prefer advice to be blunt because it makes me really think about my actions and get back on track.