Any recommendations for events/conventions geared toward Multifamily? 

This is not the case in Hawaii and if people do end up selling to the "predator" investor they are likely selling property that has been in the family for generations and will be forever priced out of a similar living situation.  

If you sit and wait for the perfect time, you'll be waiting forever! 

Always and forever.

It's easier and easier to find financing once you have 8 - 10 under your belt.Think about it, if you look to get into capital intensive, rehab extensive projects then getting to 8 - 10 under your belt will take forever. 

In summary, there is still time but just like everything - it wont last forever - so be nimble and market driven and you will succeed.  

The big boys will use places like ServiceLink of Altisource, which will take forever to get paperwork done AND your split of the costs will be more than just paying for your own closer. 

This is not a forever decision, you can always go back for another increase later if that fits your market conditions.

It's not your forever home and it doesn't have to be in your portfolio forever.

I've been doing this for the last three years and, while it isn't my dream to do this forever, it has been the best paying job I've ever had after previously only working your typical minimum wage jobs.