I would like to join the buy and hold space by starting with buying multi-family buildings (4 units starting out and hopefully bigger unit properties the more experience I gain). 

I feel like we can all benefit from this and grow it into something way bigger as long as we all remember it’s intended to help out AD.

You have one of the most powerful communities at your fingertips with Bigger Pockets.

How well did the older bigger pockets members do during the last time this happened in the 70s and 80s?

I'm very thankful that I found bigger pockets and the wealth of knowledge that is here.

I'm a buy and hold guy, but I typically find that in less than 5-7 years I have enough equity that it makes sense to 1031 into something bigger and better.Good Luck!

Nigel.You can use the network tab on bigger pockets.Type in the zip code you want to invest in. 

The more properties one owns or manages the bigger target you become as well. 

And I know some bigger places closed while I was there.

It's a great place to meet others that are doing what you would like to do.2- Keep on posting your questions on Bigger Pockets: the more specific the better...Good luck to you and all of us!