my apologies for the double post..didn’t think the first one was posted Hi all,A little introduction...I am currently a professional soccer player for the Vancovuer Whitecaps of the MLS in my seventh season.I have spent the last couple of months reading and researching real estate investing.

Get to know the players, the people and the areas where to invest and not to invest.2.

Finding financing for multifamily properties in the 5-10 unit range typically means local banks and credit unions, or small balance commercial lenders.

@Martin A Phillips I would talk to other local investors and see what title companies usually handle transactions with hard money lenders.

So I question if your money goes further local or OOS.  

Attend a Meetup in your area or meet someone local and grab a coffee or a beer.5.

3) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!

I recommend spending a couple nights in the unit so you have the perspective of a guest to notice anything you are missing or need and develop a check list for your cleaners and/or property manager.Your agent should be advising you on all of this and more and have local contacts for you. 

You should check out CFRI, the local chapter of the National REIA.

With local home and land prices so expensive, I'd like to explore building a Tri or FourPlex on the back half of the lot.