When you start talking larger multi family properties and commercial buildings (office, retail, industrial) then cap rates become a much bigger factor. 

I know there are a lot of people effected by this, and we need to build an alliance to resolve this matter through legal channels.

.#1 tip I'd give if you're buying existing (or building) is to call the assessor and ask specifically what the new assessment will be after improvements.

REITS that own shopping malls or sky-scraper office buildings are effectively the walking dead and many will not survive. 

You can also list those rentals in the MLS with a realtor and probably find quite a lot of traction, as there are many home buyers who sold their home and need a short term place to stay (1-6 months typically) until their new home build is completed and utilize their realtors to help them find something. 

Hello BiggerPockets Community,I've been consuming a lot of content from the BiggerPockets books and website recently, especially about networking and building your team, but until now I feel like I am stuck with a chicken-or-egg problem: How do you start building your REI network if you have limited experience and resources?

You can also build your buyers list from there as well.

First I would say to start building your team.

I know insurance has its place, but i feel more comfortable having a LLC as protection, especially if I’m building to 100 units. 

Snow plow only common on apartment buildings.