On Bigger pockets we cant self promote ourselves (its against the rules)To help you in your search: be sure to find an accountant who is willing to grow with you, and is not too high priced fee-wise.

All have very high appreciation right now. 

FULL disclosure this next rental will not profit me much because of the high-interest rates but I want to keep it long term even If i am breaking even per month.

These properties are owned together with Lavatube Capital,a husband-and-wife team touting high-growth low risk returns and Lane Kawaoka, a real estate podcaster.Proudliving is a New Jersey based “owner and manager of real estate” which like other entities mentioned abovetakes funds from accredited retail investors to invest in the multi-family area.

I highly recommend that you tune in to the BiggerPockets Podcast and connect with the local lenders and brokers.

But the difference between that time and now is two things, in 1970s era the interest rate is in the high single digit.

If you can make it cash-flow with the included low rents and high turnover then go for it! 

You need high occupancy for office which in today's market is not always the case.5-8 units you can get 30 year terms.

I used to live in Hawaii , and the entry barrier is just high.

I've tried hiring contractors but the cost seems so high it's hard to make deals work, so my question is where do you find people to hire full time for general work like drywall, flooring, painting etc......