To put your large capital down payment at risk with little control doesn't make sense.At 17 out of 80 units you do not have majority share control of the development.

With time and as I start to build my team, I will have more developed and accurate estimates for these numbers.

Welcome to BiggerPockets @Kaphan Edwards.When I found the site, I was at level 0 for sure :) BP has definitely played a major role in my development as an investor.Good luck on taking your business to the next level.

I would also suggest you tie into a good realtor that could help you on your search for discounted properties and they will help you with developing an idea of price.

It has a reputation for being extremely liberal, so most of the rights are slanted to the Tenant not the landlord.

The easiest way to start is to develop an investment criteria and seek out multifamily in each market that matches that criteria.

If you don't have a whole bunch of properties, you can manage yourself, at least until you network with other investors who can point you in the direction of a reputable PM.

I'm looking to utilize my knowledge as an agent, as well as my degree in Accounting, to develop a highly successful and profitable business.My overall goal is to purchase single family homes and 2-5 unit buildings, and rent them out.

I do know a lot of people though including some politicians, urban/city planners, architects, commercial property developers and managers, etc, so they keep me somewhat knowledgeable of things happening around the region.

I have many years in land development, municipal, hydraulic and dams and reservoirs.