Do you prefer vacant or occupied multi-family properties?

[Sheena Lee]

Do you prefer to buy multi-family properties that are vacant, or occupied, and why? I've had a lot of difficulty with two of the tenants I inherited in my triplex. Thinking next time I would prefer the property to be vacant, but worried about having difficulty financing. 

[John Corey]

If you are talking about a vacant triplex, fine. If you are talking about a vacant, 100-unit property, the cash flow impact would be very painful.
Let's focus on the real issue. What problems did you have with the two tenants? Maybe there is a better way to onboard the existing tenants and get everything clear before you become the owner (estoppel agreement with each tenant)