I do feel more comfortable taking a 5th look at the data lol and think that it is certainly possible to profit well. 

Friends, family, or local investors often feel more comfortable lending when you can show them a clear plan, secured by the property.

If you consider going off-platform, you lose that protection, so only do it if you’re comfortable managing it privately.

If the guy's solid and has been in for several years, I'm a lot more comfortable than I am with someone who started this year -- then it starts looking like a shell game.Every adult must be on the lease, and each must pass your screening tests, and each must be responsible for the entire rent.

You'll probably need somewhere close to 50% down for comfortable cash flow these days. 

I don't plan on purchasing a property that I can't comfortably cover the expense on while it's vacant either.

I think you have a good idea to have a big hangout area that also has functional uses like laundry, seating, etc. 

. :-) Single-family often ends up feeling like a high-paying job, while multifamily is where you build the actual business.Since you’re already comfortable with the debt/leverage piece, I'm curious about the equity side—are you planning to take these down with your own cash, or is the goal to raise capital from investors?

I feel most comfortable looking in the same market where my current rental is as I feel I have a pretty good grasp on the area.

Most people start small with a cosmetic flip or even a live-in project to get comfortable with the process before scaling up.Run your numbers conservatively and always leave room for surprises — most investors make their profit when they buy, not when they sell.You’re doing the right thing by asking questions first.