Advice: I want to get into the multi-family industry, where should I start?
This is a 5-10 year goal for myself.

Background- I have work in the student housing industry for 10 years.(with 2 different property management and development firm and now for myself as a technology vendor). I know the business very well and I have many contacts on the management side. 

    My goal is to have a few properties in my portfolio, but I do not want to start with houses. Who do I go to for funding and what percentage will I have to bring to the table? 

Are there any books, websites or publications you can suggest? 
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