First, rather than posting that you don't know anything, focus on explaining what you do know, what you are good at, and what aspects of your background could help you as an multifamily investor.More specifically, here are a few ways to break into multifamily with no experience:Past business experience: if you have a strong business background (i.e., been promoted, held a high level position at a large company, started your own business), you can leverage your track record and translate your skills into multifamilyThought leadership platform: create an interview-based podcast, blog, YouTube channel, start a meetup group.

We are in the middle of our 1st/2nd deal right now and thought we would open ourselves up to questions and comments while we are in the thick of things and can give some specifics regarding FHA/duplex purchase and we are both self employed at 30/35.We were living in Germany (I am a German citizen, my wife is American) prior to making the move back to Cleveland in 2013.

Are you looking in any specific cities or near specific campuses? 

I am going to include my real scenario with as many specifics as possible so I can get the most detailed advice, I could use it.

I am going to include my real scenario with as many specifics as possible so I can get the most detailed advice, I could use it. 

You can read a little more about this specific strategy as part of my story at 

Individual situations vary and it's impossible for someone over the internet to give you specific advice without knowing all of the details of your situation.

He said the following: "I am sending you what four other prospective buyers have received.I got a specific Power of Attorney from my wife before she left for California.REMEMBER NO CONTINGENCIES."

That is why I suggested he get with a cpa and work his specific circumstances. 

@Alex Kamunyo Just in case, there are state specific forums on Bigger Pockets and the Texas forum is quite active.