NEWBIE HAS TWO REAL ESTATE GOALS...WHAT'S ON 1ST?

[Chere Cofer]

I moved to LA last year and want to buy a 4-plex (passive income) and a primary home to live in (don't want to stay in LA rental market). I already own a SF rental back in Indiana. One investor is telling me to buy the 4-plex before the primary. A mortgage broker is telling me it doesn't matter. Can anyone tell me if there is a recommended investment order if I want to buy both an investment property and primary property? If so, then why?