I currently live in a single-family primary residence.

At least this next potential home is only a single story so I cant fall as far. 

I have a stunning 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom, 4,300-square-foot single-family home in Cleveland, MS, that I’m looking to sell.

Given that your property has been subdivided into two rental units, it should indeed be compared to other multifamily properties in the area, not single-family homes.

I wish there were a down-vote button for this idea.

I don't want to be the bearer of bad news but I truly believe starting with a single as a rental is a major mistake.

., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

Here's the latest market report (based on single family homes):🏡 Mortgage Rates:30-year conventional rate today is 6.72%30-year VA rate today is 6.15%——————————————————————————————————💰 Median Sales Price:Sept: $490,000Oct: $485,000Nov: $484,995——————————————————————————————————📈 New Listings:Sept: 1,910Oct: 1,959Nov: 1,481——————————————————————————————————📅 Median Days on Market Until Sale:Sept: 20Oct: 22Nov: 24——————————————————————————————————📦 Months Supply of Inventory:Sept: 3.3Oct: 3.3Nov: 3.0🤔 What does "Months Supply of Inventory" mean?

In a total package deal for a single family or multi what do you look for?

., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.