Knowing how far you are willing to go and also building a team to include a Realtor, Property Manager, Contractor, and Lender should be prioritized.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...

The book heavily investigates the 18 year cycle and it's actually really compelling and eye opening.

They do most of their business in the urban core (32204/5/6/7) and I use them to manage 8 units

I found this quote pretty compelling... 

The HRTC, in essence, transforms tax benefits into catalysts for preserving the past and creating vibrant spaces.On the environmental front, the Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction offers a compelling incentive for incorporating sustainable practices in real estate development.

Have sellers agent explain that you intend to compel specific performance and that this is not a fight he will win.  

If you are looking for small multi-units in the downtown core of the city proper, many/most are priced at levels which do not provide an adequate return on your capital.If you move a little further north and east of downtown, prices ease, but you still need to look quite hard.We have found more value in other Maritime cities recently.

I think a compelling project would be to look at millennial housing preference's. 

But bottom line, it depends if you want to or are able to focus on another core competency beyond investing.Best of luck!

I would focus on growing relationships and building your core 4.