Hey BiggerPockets,I'm currently on the market for my first multi-family property in San Diego, California.

The tenants are on a fixed income and were getting help from the other five family members for the 3,100 rent.

I guess my fear is purchasing a home in STONE county and then applying for it to be a STR and being denied. tonight there is a meeting of Stone County Planning & Zoning and there are two families trying to get the zoning of their home changed to operate a STR.

We have acquired three multi-let/multi family homes in Northcliff, Blairgowrie and Kensington B and are targeting young professionals.We generally let out a 2Bedroom flatlet around R5.5-6.5k if that gives you any indication.All our Rentals are cashflow positive and refinance 85-100% of the money out

In fact, 5-unit and up multi-families are off at least 20% locally and with a lot of distress.

I think the best strategy is to get your foot in the door with the least amount of risk on the first deal, which could be a turkey single-family or, depending on the area, a duplex.This way you can start building those relationships you need and figuring out the systems you will use at scale. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Latrobe.

If it were a single family residence, I would lean toward Central as it would help resale. 

If he knows your name and any info you sent him has your address on it   as @Glen Wiley said consider taking what ever precautions that are necessary to protect yourself and your family . 

If you're looking for cash flowing multi family properties, you'll probably be looking at the Class C areas of Sacramento, for example, Del Paso Heights, Oak Park, South Sacramento, etc.