I come from an investor family, so it was in my blood and I knew it was the path I wanted to take.

How about the blood, sweat, and tears that the hustle it took to find and execute this sweetheart of a deal took? 

My first thought process before I started reading up on real estate and listening to the many podcasts on this platform was to get into the flipping side of SFR's, but the more and more I read I feel that buy and holds are probably the best bet for building wealth and having a monthly income stream coming in from your investments.I just have no idea where to start.

It doesn't generate as much ROI as actually owning, but private lending is another stream.

While I have been looking at first time home buyer programs for mortgage lending, it doesn't seem feasible as I don't have a real desire to actually live in the unit (just make it run money and rent out all the units if possible) because my current location is already operating as a revenue stream (I live in a multi floor 5 BR unit and rent out 4 rooms).

Unfortunately, I learned about how the majority of real estate investors work the hard way....by putting in countless hours of blood, sweat, and tears - trusting they mean what they say and say what they mean...

They make a good chunk of their money by pitching a never ending stream of newbies who have not yet figured out the scam. 

After that  experience, I have a greater sense of what to look for and an appreciation for quality in a PM.I will gladly pay more for a high quality PM as it is the life and blood of a Buy and Hold investor.

You will have more control, realistic safeguards (ever tried to get blood from a turnip?

As someone nearing retirement I intend to keep my MF for the cash flow, however, if I were younger this would be a great time to sell and take advantage of the low cap rates and then wait for the cycle to turn and get back in when there is once again "blood in the streets".