Anyhow, I'm not afraid to put in after hours work to find my deals...but i would imagine it is difficult to do business with contacts during the evening...?

I really want to get into bigger multi-family but I’m afraid to make that jump.

I think you've brought up some great points and have reassured me to continue to ask questions and not be afraid.

You get points for finding a great property in a great location but after that I'm afraid your chances may be slim to none and slim is already walking out the door.If the property is as great as you say it is, liquidate everything you have and flip this property there's a large return in it for you.

Don’t be afraid to push back as long as it’s within the lease and local laws

I'm not afraid of remodeling or trying new things so i wanted to see if people had suggestions of ways to find quality properties. 

Don't be afraid to negotiate!

I wouldn't want a tenant not reporting a unusually noisy furnace or leaky toilet because they were afraid it was going to cost them 50 bucks.If you're that worried about frivolous requests you need to better manage your tenant's expectations - either yourself or through a property manager if you're uncomfortable with it.

I’m sure there are other places I can invest, but honestly, I’m too afraid to jump in without all my senses intact.

I am an artist and grew up on a farm so I'm not afraid of paint or power tools and I'm very excited to get started.