My primary question is: Should I focus on buying a multifamily property and growing slowly to build a stable financial foundation, even though my area would have minimal cash flow and be more of an appreciation play?

On paper build your empire.  

They typically build life-long seller-lead businesses in their market and if you work with a few of the top-agents in multiple locales, you can likely get a good stream of leads going (constant new-business with various owners who might be interested).

I would possibly start a small business in college and start building up some capital while focusing on graduating debt-free.

Cleveland can be tricky as you can be in a good up-and-coming area, and then a few blocks over, you can be in a tougher location. 

Most of the building have some work needed on them so I am looking at a turnkey instead. 

I know Philly safety differ from block to block. 

Is it usually a building by building case?

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