Multi Family Sunset District

[E Omar]

Hello BP,

Are there any agents on here who specialize in or have experience with multi family homes in the Sunset District? I am looking to buy a duplex and live in one of the units. Thank you. 

[Johnson H.]

@E Omar Welcome to BP. I am born and raised in the Sunset and you have picked a great area to buy a duplex! The 800lb gorilla of an agent in the Sunset is Jason Chan. Janice Lee seems to also have a number of listings in the Sunset. After that, it seems like there are a ton of agents in the area that have one off listings.

I would say if you don't want the headache and to wait, you do need to find a duplex with a vacant unit. However, if you have the patience and some money, going with an OMI is a great way to get yourself into a duplex as the duplexes with low rents sell for a discount while those with vacant units sell for a premium. If you are willing do to the hard work of having a unit vacated and will live there for I believe more than three years, it would be worth it. You should speak with a local agent that has experience in these matters before deciding to do it.