Multifamily can be challenging to find because basically all investors want to start by buying a 4 plex and living in one unit.

Everyone here on Bigger Pockets wants investors to succeed and good lenders are here to assist you every step of the way.

Contractors don't make a living off marking up material prices.

A solid 90% of my transactions this year have been co-living investments because the strategy works exceptionally well in ATL. 

Wholesalers have such a bad reputation because many just go on mls, low ball offers and try and wholesale a deal on the MLS, or will get a deal from another wholesaler and mark it up and the investor has seen it from the original wholesaler and 3 other daisy chains.Key is to find your own deals, analyze them, and know the numbers to assist in finding deals for others and make some money.

I may be able to assist. 

Good luck Living in San Diego im shocked what some deals go for.

Does this investment only allow you to live in the motel room or can you rent it out to guests?

I live in California, and bought a tax lien certificate (technically a Certificate of Purchase) on vacant commercial land in Arizona, sight unseen, at an online auction.

While living in it for the first year or so learn.