Long term rentals are better for building longer term passive income 

Sometimes tenants want extra TI on new development than is standard so developer gets them to start out at inflated rent.

Quote from @Jacob D Adamczak: @Anne Christensen I am not finding them to cash flow unless you are finding a really heavy value add where you can be all in for 65% of ARV. we did very well in the Park circle area building new homes..

How to get started in it. 

I do this work for large commercial building fire alarm and sprinkler system submittals.

This forum here is an awesome place for those just starting out to learn.  

Now, I'm seeking to scale up and build my portfolio by investing in multi-family properties.

Meanwhile hardly any emphasis is placed on the loan administration and even more importantly the relationship component of lending.Far too many investors, particularly those just starting out, are being conditioned to seek out the “easy” lending choice rather than invest time and energy required to cultivate meaningful relationships with lenders who truly value the borrower/lender relationship and are interested in assisting you grow.

Go to the build your team tab!

If you're just starting out, I recommend getting comfortable speaking with sellers over the phone.