While it is true that the time of year can influence market activity, as others have mentioned, there is usually a trade-off depending on the season.

Then seller didn't have a clear marketable title and the ability to sell the property.So it really depends what the liens are.

Whether to start with single-family or multifamily really depends on your goals, resources, and experience.Single-Family Pros: Easier to manage and finance, especially for a first deal.

Note this can be pro or a con depending on your strategy.

@Cory Prior I would say it depends on what you want to learn.

And you'll have the best rate/points options with a primary residence.Option #2 is great, especially if you're willing to move into one of the units (because the down payment minimum is just 5% or 3.5% depending on program), but as you mentioned it's really tough here to find small multifamily here.

Depends on the person, but as a professional real estate investor it would be a no brainer for me.

Thanks in AdvanceHey Gash, From my experience in purchasing rentals in the Owens Cross Roads area, I'd double check the rents and think about lowering(depending on your strategy).

I like the idea of no pets and that is decent income (depending on what the rents are).

Depending on the application, first, last, security, and another month or two.