I agree that 1-4 unit properties are a different ballgame, but within my portfolio, I have a 4-unit property insured for $715K—the same amount as one of my single-family rentals.

The very first day that a tenant is late, a Notice of Default needs to be delivered to the tenant (you need a receipt of delivery; if you hand deliver it, place it in a sealed envelope with their name on it marked 'urgent/confidential' and take a photo of it placed on their door). 

This is not going to be our “forever” home since we do want a family, so do keep in mind that eventually we want to list it up as a rental property or sell it if we have to. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

The problem is, you can't put the unique challenges that each single family home has on a spread sheet.  

I have attached a photo of my original property taxes along with the new projected property taxes.

We renovated duplexes and converted. if the price of a condo is similar to a single family home I would pass on it.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Besides immediate friends and family who know me, how do I market or introduce myself as a new agent with no experience.  

House hacking by purchasing a duplex, triplex, or single-family home with extra rooms can help you reduce or eliminate housing costs while building equity.