Thanks for the share to a larger audience, Engelo.

I've done some research, listened to hundreds podcasts and watched hundreds youtube videos.im trying to evaluate which is a good market (location) to invest.I'm interested in fix and flips or BRRRs. if you're not interested in partnership but are familiar with these cities, then you have valuable information to guide me in selecting for example areas to avoid when purchasing investment property. 

Some of the larger firms must have low capital cost and annual growth numbers to hit.  

I have been a small RE investor for the last 5 years or so, and I finally have come by my first rough ride with a tenant who I inherited with the purchase of my last triplex in Sellersville, PA.

So of the $850k I have from selling the house I use $300k of it and the $700k mortgage loan toward the purchase of the $1 million house.

I have plenty of clients who go larger multi family units like you described.

If the seller has an existing mortgage, you can purchase the property on contract, but this option carries more risk since you won't hold the title.Hope this helps. 

Why can't you start with some smaller residential or small multifamily commercial properties to get your feet wet, show proof of concept and possibly try to take on larger deals.Or possibly find a local syndication group and become an employee under them learning the trade and finding a mentor in the space.

I used to pay a site visit to every property of which we were considering lending or purchasing an existing note.

Not a requirement, but it is better to deal with sponsors that have purchased and sold assets.