Focus on one or two target markets, get familiar with the numbers, and use tools like BP calculators to analyze potential properties.Whether you start now or after graduation depends on your bandwidth, just have the right systems and support in place first.

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.

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.

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.

That can vary depending on the market and the level of service provided.Hope this helps!

Each jurisdiction has their own Zoning designations and restrictions, and they can Vary significantly.

As far as being expensive; if the tax liability is not large enough then yes I agree, however, it depends on what is being sold too.

It mostly depends on what opportunities are put in front of you though.

Screenshot of the legislation below: Depends where you are and if they know there are renters