is there to lend a hand.Build a strong portfolio: My long-term vision is to own multiple mid to large multifamily buildings.

I’m willing to not make any money off the first deal if the investor is looking to work with me long term.

Also, read the contract very well before you sign because most PMs will lock you in a long-term contract.If this is your first investment, I will recommend you manage it yourself so you learn one or two things about landlording/property management.Goodluck man!

All his videos and posts alluded to him operating and making all these projects successful.

Currently managing 2 short term rentals in Los Angeles.

I have a friend in that business who would be using his own money and charging at his cost.Yes, my goal is to put $835K as my long term down payment and finance the rest so about $630K loan amount.

Based on my research so far it seems the most easy to find CRE mortgages are short term (up to 10 years, though amortized 25-30), but I have also seen people repeatedly state that you CAN find longer term CRE loans.  

Unless you're on the beach, i'd avoid the flip flops and board shorts, but Also I think most people get defenisve or put off by suits when they are knocking on someones door, so Business Casual, collard shirt if that is something you'd wear or a Clean- Non Graphic T (unless you had your own made), clean cut dark denim jeans -- and some clean shoes. 

It’s a jack of all trades here with little to no trade offs/cons when comparing apples to apples to other large STR markets.The key to success here though comes in the knowledge and execution.

Depending on long term gain, sometimes paying $350/mo is not bad (until you have repairs and or vacancy).