I recommend you listen to all of the podcasts to start by learning and "getting smart" on the business. 

Now, maybe the planning commissions haven gotten smart since the crash of '08 and stopped approving so much building but that housing glut had a sincere impact on the housing crash back then.  

Hello to all you young ambitious smart investors,We have a 5 unit multi-use building in west Seattle we are thinking of selling.  

Often I compare being a listing agent here in Orlando, Fl to owning a pawn shop.

I do most of it myself and enjoy the activity but the frequency and timing of the calls making it a problem.Some of the Tenants make a pet rock look smart and call and complain about everything.Others never call and handle minor issues themselves.I'd like to get a handyman to handle the calls but to have even a low priced Handyman go to the property, check out the problem, resolve the issue with 5 minutes of work and use no materials, because the tenants are pre-Madonna's or are too lazy or stupid.  

I suggest seeking local lenders like Credit Unions, Small Banks and shop around....You will be surprised how each one is different and eventually you will find one that fits your needs.  

It may or may not be a smart buy.

So thank you @Brandon Turner @Ben Leybovich @Michael Blank and others for your great insight.I did what I was told and established a relationship with a commercial broker who in turn sent me an off market listing that I believe is a great value add property.This is a 8 unit MFR in an "A CLASS" neighborhood located in Bklyn NY within 2-10min walking distance to any and all amenities, (Barclay's Center, Malls, Shopping center, Banks, Restaurants, Museum, Parks etc.)All 8 units are 4 rooms (2bedrooms) including 1 duplex apt.....  5 units are rent stabilized and 3 units are free market including Duplex, all of which are receiving way less than market rents.Typical Market rents for 2 bedrooms in this area are 3k+/mth, also the typical vacancy rates for this area are @ 2%-3.5% (Bklyn market analysis). 

First, we need a bust to occur so there is something to recover from.So in the mean time, I think people buying for cash flow and getting hefty returns in markets with improving employment, growing population, and low vacancy are probably making a smart move.  

Happy shopping!