The ones my company offers are registered with the SEC and are not traded on the stock market. 

Large multi family is trading high low 5's to high 6s depending on location, class, etc.

Although not the best cash-on-cash return, the money I have spent on my personal home has helped make priceless memories for my family and me that I wouldn't trade for anything!

I'll trade my high cash flow expectations for a quality, low hassle tenant ANY day.

Other than lying and getting caught and facing the consequences ?

Appreciation- Forced Appreciation, Timing market, normal market, SFRs in appreciating market.The interesting part of the book is that once build up wealth and equity with your single family homes in #3, you want to trade for a better yield income properties. #2.

A landlord with whom there are no consequences will be ignored.  

Ask for referrals from trade references, agents, lawyers, accountants or other investors.

I feel that learning a trade in the field will increase my knowledge of the field.

I have experience working on the Acquisition Team for Waypoint Homes (REO-to-Rental company now publicly traded NYSE:SWAY) and as the Acquisition Manager turned jack of all trades for AMA construct in Northern California.