Exactly- the occupancy of the property and number of units determines how much down payment is required.

I have determined multifamily will be my niche.  

Also, how did you determine it's potential revenue?

Get that down so that the tax rate (which will be determined in mid-2022 for 2021 taxes) is applied against a lower assessed value.

Short of actually trying to navigate these waterways, is there a way to determine how navigable specific waterways (bayous, creeks, rivers) are?

And take several approaches including internet, social media, telemarketing and mail.Hi @Deano Vulcano ,These are some great points from @May Emery about determining your list criteria and marketing channels.

Basically my older brother is using estate money to remodel the 5 plex he is determined to get.

Hi Emma,You have enough in savings to purchase your first property and start househacking, depending on your income, debt, location and lifestyle will determine where you feel will be the best place to start. 

Are there any multi family real estate investors and multi family brokers that can help me  determine the average 2 bedroom rent range, average 1 bedroom rent range, price per unit, and cap rates for the following Kansas City B neighborhoods:SOUTH KANSAS CITY64137Excelsior Springs64024Kansas City64131Belton64012Downtown Kansas Ciity64108Grandview64030North Kansas City64116North Kansas City64117North Kansas City64120Ruskin Heights64134Kansas City64129Independence64050Independence64051Independence64052Independence64053Independence64054

That ensures that the IRS will get some taxation benefit from the sale.