It can be great or horrible. 

STR demand is there, but regulations can be stricter.2.

I don't agree with your assessment on Tertiary markets as it relates to appreciation and cash flow.while some can be OK.. many of those markets are stagnate and those renting are certainly living month to month.. harder to find labor etc.

our market is in Columbus Ohio and we are currently doing infill as a strategy. single family home by right can be built on any infill lot in columbus but for multifamily this strategy becomes part of entitlements and rezoning. 

There are thousands of people on here who will give their opinions about different parts of the process, don't be afraid to ask for help! 

Excited to be a part of the Bigger Pockets community.

Lots of sellers will be screwed.

They both are paying for closing costs.Bank of America:first 10 years principal and interest payments 4 x fixed rate for withdrawalsthey say could be done in 10 days!!

If you want to be mentored your best bet is to go work for a company - most CRE is not a single individual and CRE is fast moving and things happen fast and you can't structure a "follow me to learn" without working for someone 

@Robel Nessro Your first down payment should be your own money, not raised from outsiders.