@Eric L ConryThis is a highly personal choice.

Hey Andrea,  We purchase a single family 2 br on the west side 5 min from the airport and a popular hospital.

For what you are trying to achieve you'll want to stick to the suburbs and a few choice neighborhoods on the West Side of the city.

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However, it’s not the right choice for everyone.

My business partner owns a roofing company but has weak credit and more limited cash flow.An LLC is a common choice for partnerships since it protects personal assets and simplifies tax management.

A small multifamily property is a smart choice for a first investment—it offers a great balance of income potential and manageable scale for someone new to the space.Don’t worry about being ambitious; it’s clear you’ve done your homework, and you’re already ahead of the game by setting a clear goal.

Some, but not a lot of choices are rare do any of the prices make sense to me.   

They demand the highest rent and therefore attract white-collar, high-income professional tenants who are “lifestyle” renters by choice.

The triplex is much more popular with traveling work crews for specialists in the trades and insurance relocations, so if we were to do it again, I would probably worry less about making each room it's own rentable space and save a little bit of those costs.