Alternatively, if you're planning on buying multifamily in a low cost of city to get the best bang for your $ - then it might make more sense to do so. 

I do this at a more basic level, meaning fewer, larger lots in more rural areas. 

Working for clients looking to buy in Manhattan Beach, it seems like buyers in both the areas are specific with their wants and with what they spend their money on because of the low turnover and inventory in both areas.

No support from the brokerage (not really), but the costs are very low and the software is good.

If we bought another house the mortgage would be low 7% interest and on a 350k-385k home our mortgage would be about 3 thousand (Anything cheaper is a less desirable location or unlivable).

RentRedi is super easy and you can even manage it from your phone, with a low cost.I hope this helps.Merrydale Rentals.

I actually suggest you just start on Airbnb, price low but not too low so you get bookings but not trash bookings, and spend a few months learning the flow and working with cleaner. 

If this is for a fix and flip your project and your level of experience will determine what type of loan you qualify for. 

Taking advantage of the fear in the market for buyers/sellers and made a low offer that worked!

You might find people that charge low rates, high rates, lots of fees, no fees.I'd focus on competency.