I'm primarily interested in buy and hold strategy with small multi-family properties (2,3,4) units and maybe an occasional flip. 

Other than the roof and HVAC, I've done all the work myself and occasionally the help of a co-worker here and there. 

I have been in Real Estate for a while, buying and holding property.Now I want to branch out to wholesaleing.I went to Peter and Dave's The Flipping Formula in Ontario last weekend, and it was VERY clear that that was the path not to take.In looking at Reviews, the most intelligent ones came from BiggerPockets, so here I am.I want to learn, and seek a Mentor to help me with the occasional confusing aspects of this business.  

Occasionally you will find a house with an ohana, though.

Occasionally you run into someone retiring who doesn't want a tax problem who will finance but usually not no money down.You still need money for closing costs and reserves.

Yes I do them occasionally.

Occasionally where i live in Erie you can get about 1500sqft for 250k or so.As for Colorado Springs there is a lot of variance in the prices.  

Occasionally we have to manage a repair but that is usually not a big deal.  

Occasionally you run into a seller who thinks his time shouldn't be wasted and whose high on his horse, but typically they regress after their property sits on the market a few months.I do choose my battles very carefully.

If we were to allow the short term lease, would the tenants be up to allowing the occasional showing by my property manager/realtor?