Best options to focus on for 1st FHA house hack / MTR

[Cody M Byre]

I know that I should be close to hospitals and potentially OSU. I could use help narrowing my focus to what is more likely to be successful.

-What is the minimum class of neighborhood I should consider?

-I was planning on getting a MF. Is SF worth considering?  (I can borrow 350k for MF but only 275k for SF).

-Am I likely to be more profitable with a beautiful duplex in a super nice neighborhood, or a 3-4 unit in a mediocre neighborhood?

If there are any other considerations I haven't thought of, please share. Thanks!

[Remington Lyman]

Quote from @Cody M Byre:

I know that I should be close to hospitals and potentially OSU. I could use help narrowing my focus to what is more likely to be successful.

-What is the minimum class of neighborhood I should consider?

-I was planning on getting a MF. Is SF worth considering?  (I can borrow 350k for MF but only 275k for SF).

-Am I likely to be more profitable with a beautiful duplex in a super nice neighborhood, or a 3-4 unit in a mediocre neighborhood?

If there are any other considerations I haven't thought of, please share. Thanks!

 I think you are overanalyzing your first house hack. When I bought my first property I had zero clue what I was doing. I never even thought about real estate investing.

Just find a 1-4 unit anywhere you feel comfortable living and FHA it. Worry about getting a great deal on your 3rd or 4th deal