I'm looking to start my REI journey in the next few months or so and I'm struggling to find properties that make sense finically.

Depends on the specifics of the property.

For properties valued between $30M and $40M, the commission rate tends to be on the lower end of this range, often around 1% to 2%.Some brokers may also opt for a flat fee structure, which can be advantageous for high-value transactions.Comparison with Provided Rates:For a property under $34M, the commission is 1%, which aligns with the lower end of typical commercial real estate commissions for high-value properties.For properties between $34M and $35M, the commission is a flat $400,000.

Interesting article about “Squatters’ Rights” in California; how they originated and their intended purpose vs. how they are currently being taken advantage of.California's Squatter's Enable Tenancy Rights After Just 30 Days, Raising Concerns Among Property Owners About Housing Security

(Indeed, I recommended to many homeowners who were locked in with 3% mortgages after rates skyrocketed but needed to move to instead of selling and buying where they're going, to rent their current house and either buy if they could where they're going, or rent.)

There’s likely a carrier that’s most aggressive in the city where your 4 unit is located and comparing your premium to that of similar properties  nearby will be the most accurate assessment and point you in the direction of the most aggressive carrier.

the first property I purchased was in Cleveland back in 2005 a single family that I purchased for  22k cash and i rehabbed it after work and on weekends this property was in the hood I put 12k in it put a tenant in and sold it for 79k to investor who an real estate agent referred me. 

I am open to local primary residences for house hacking or out of state investment properties in high rent low house price markets.Thank you all for your help!

I'd like to approach them with purchasing the building but I'm assume they're not wanting to sell it until after the owner's death due to the step up basis.I have first right of refusal but what type of creative financing can I offer so that we agree upon a sale and price beforehand?

Anyone else challenged to find tenants for your property?