I'm a single father, been raising my two daughters since they were born, and am ready to start building my wealth through real-estate.

Below are three single family deals that came across my desk from Houston in the past 4 days.

I wouldn't suggest you buy a single-family home to live in because the additional cost outweighs the benefits.

I typically host single family homes, but have been asked to potentially host an apartment complex of 22 units.

@Khaled El Dorry This strategy is know as a consolidation exchange, and like what @Adam Bartomeo said a single buyer might be difficult to find.

A lifelong friend and I are motivated to (virtually) meet and connect with those in REI working in the Pittsburgh area.I'm active duty military and living in California with two rental properties (one in Virginia Beach & one in Pittsburgh) and my close friend owns a single family in Baltimore.  

I like both of your ideas so I would look for the single where an ADU is permitted or one with a dump ADU to renovate (that's best) and balance that against the purchase of a 2-4 unit.

I have been investing since 2008 and have purchased everything from single families and duplexes, to 250+ unit multifamily, to assisted living, to shopping centers, to industrial and more.

Would it be a bad idea to buy a single family home built in mid 1930's?

The IRS changed how they treat single-member LLCs (solopreneurs like myself) and I expect there will be more changes like in Illinois coming.