I might just be having a difficult time locating and accessing the eBooks on the site that come along with being a Pro member.

I've contacted a few sellers, and they are motivated but valuing a property when the rent has decreased 50% in one year is difficult.

How difficult is it to acquire financing for new construction?

Didn't think this would be difficult but seem to be having an issue finding out.

MF stuff is going to be difficult now because that is in great demand.  

(Since commercial financing can difficult to secure) I'd use the first floor or main house for the business and live either upstairs or in the mother-in-law suite.

If you get RE brokerage license (which might be more difficult to obtain depending on your state requirements) then you can pocket much larger commission check but it may also come with added liability and costs.  

They are driving up MFR's to prices that are difficult to justify.

Most owners have a very difficult time selling their properties that are located in bad areas.

Seems like it is a more difficult area to start in than most other places.