@Kristi Troy Pick a specific market that you like & think could perform well.

Is there any recommendations on an entity off of here selling performing multi family investments.

For example I live in an expensive area so my main task lately is I've been researching new markets that I can afford to invest in. 

There are first-time homebuyer programs that often allow down payments of 3% or 5%.That would mean you could get your $500K property for $25K + closing costs and would have probably about $70K of your downpayment money left.With that, you could buy 2x residencies for approx $150k each in well-performing locations in the country.

But I'm just wondering how RE performs during recessions.

Have you ever looked at performing real estate notes? 

A 200 acre park is being developed that will include a multipurpose pavilion for music and performing arts, 3 miles of trails, a great lawn, a fishing pier, pavilions, multipurpose practice fields, a cricket field, wildflower meadows, 400 parking spaces and other amenities on 64 acres.

Be forewarned: Flipping in Atlanta is no simple task.

also, try the app "task Rabbits" you can find alot of small contractors there. wouldnt use them for large, complex jobs though 

Find someone willing to be a project manager and have then manage the cost/schedule/performance.