I am fairly green to the indies try however making decent returns (at least this is what I think).

David Green right here on BiggerPockets has a few great books and there is an arsenal of great YouTube videos from David and others right here on BiggerPockets.com as well.

Im very green and could use all the advice you’ve got. 

Given that I am still green overall, I have zero experience with multi-families and wanted to get some feedback on my options re: utilities (e.g.

Brownstones in Red Hook, Bedstuy and Fort Greene (the former locations of very run down project buildings) are all now unaffordable to the average Joe. 

Pushing too far west might reduce attendance as you get closer to more rural areas.I definitely recommend a location with a bar, because networking and cocktails have been paired successfully since the dawn of business itself.

Read David Greene's book, "Long Distance Real Estate Investing" to get a good grip on how to make this work.

All in One Heloc from Ridge LendingTrustcoUS BankTD BankPenFed credit unionUnion Bank, specializes in noo HELOCArvest BankUnion Bank, Washington StateEast West Bank offers HELOC on non-owner occupied investment properties up to 60% LTV with "no docs".Utah: Americafirst 80% LTV on noo 65% LTV 15 year 5.74%First Florida Credit Union (Jacksonville area)1.99% for 12 months, 5.25% variable 80% CLTV 20 yr w 10 yr drawHurst Lending and Insurance Investment property HELOC in TexasTower FCU, all states except TX, max 45 DTI, green card ok.

This is a topic I would love to learn more about (I am currently reading David Greene's book on BRRRR.).Let me know if you are interested to connect. 

I will also redo the whole kitchen and remove the attached island for a floating island with bar stools that hid underneath.