Some appraisers will combine the square footage and go that route and make adjustments.

It has gas baseboard heat across 3 floors, with second and third floor being a combined unit 2, new furnaces installed two years ago.

Reviews are crucial for building trust and gaining momentum.Ultimately, while price can be part of the equation, it’s the combination of a welcoming, value-driven approach and strategic marketing that will help you stand out and build trust faster. 

@Matt Powers there are endless possibilities and combinations of how you could approach this opportunity.

If you do, you should expect a very aggressive challenge by the IRS.At $350K of combined value it might be worth the cost to get a segregation study if you intend to keep these a long time.

Gap lenders look at deals similarly to tru private lenders: case by case, risk of deal combined with risk of borrower.

You end up getting a wholesaler who knows little to nothing and has a massive ego which is a bad combination.

Quote from @Guan Hong Guo: It's a combined income.

I’m considering amulti-family property in the 76104 zip code of Fort Worth, TX, and I’d love your feedback to help determine if this is a good deal.Property DetailsAsking Price: $169,999 (seller says it’s negotiable).Current Rental Income: $2,400/month (duplex is vacant).Configuration: Combination of duplex and triplex units.Some units are rented at below-market rates.The duplex and need rehab.Historical Income: Seller claims it previously brought in $5,000/month when fully occupied.ConditionBuilt in 1934, so it’s an older property.Some permits were recently pulled (e.g., plumbing, window replacements, and sheetrock repairs), but it still needs work to get the vacant units ready to rent.It’s located in a neighborhood with a higher crime rate but also near major highways and areas with rental demand (e.g., downtown Fort Worth and Texas Christian University).My Goal:I’m focused on cash flow, and this property seems like it could work if I can stabilize it.

I have a soft heart for those who deal with these struggles, it felt like a meaningful way to combine doing good with smart investing.