I would connect with a lender early on to bring clarity to your financial position, buying power, and deal criteria. 

With larger multifamily you will have more systems in place and more negotiating power.

That's a powerful incentive - family getaways, walking the beach when there's no crowd, restaurants with no crowd, seats at the bar. 

Seems to me the best way would be to buy as much data as I can,  throw it in a power dialer and blast through it. what's the best bang for my buck?

Knowledge (and networking) is power!

We are having carpentry work done on our wears valley cabin next week as well as having it power washed and stained.mMessage me and I’ll give you the name and number of the company.

@Ashley KeelerThe most powerful tool is overcoming seasoning period limitations.

Connect with a good agent and lender, and figure out your purchasing power and goals.

This gives you negotiating power.9Site acquisition10Financing:See “Topic”11Financing-constructionFind a banker who knows Apartment building construction12Financing- rent up stageSame as above.

Smart buyers know they have negotiating power in this market.