@David CozziA few other multifamily focused books I think are must-reads: Multifamily Investors Who Dominate by Beau Beery (Finding Deals/Broker Relationships)Best in Class by Kyle Mitchell and Gary Lipsky (Asset Management)The Definitive Guide to Multifamily Underwriting by Rob Beardsley (Underwriting)

This will take time to build relationships and find the right deals. 

Additionally, I got to network and build relationships with other multi family investors and real estate professionals.

You may have to adjust how you market it for the STR market if it's a C+ neighborhood.For example people on the STR rental platforms may not consider it for vacationing, but it may make sense for working professional or people looking for longer-stays in Cleveland or who want a more authentic experience of Cleveland.Mike

The rates and terms are less favorable for commercial deals unless you have a relationship with a lender so be prepared for that.

@Scott Champion  If you have a good relationship with a property manager, that would be even better, so you can determine your stabilized value. 

Investors, mostly new ones, are hoping to pay to make it easier, but investing and building relationships with off-market sellers is not easy.

Originally posted by @Luis Fernando Botero:Thank you Alicia, so far my contractor has done 2 site visits and has not charged me but since I am a new investor wanted to know if I should be paying for the visitsIf you are currently working with them exclusively, they are likely not charging you to help build a better relationship going forward.

Off-market marketing, relationship-based negotiation and seller financing!

How can I find good wholesalers in my area and form good working relationships with them?