We came across a large single-family residence with two kitchens, right next to a commercial zone, that was previously used as a sober living facility.

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

I'm involved in too many things, but that's what happens when you have a family and kids to support.

Managing from afar can be done on single family homes with a few properties, but you'll still need a solid leasing agent and handyman which can sometimes be hard to find. 

This continued imbalance in housing supply to household formations and population growth.Changing Demographics and PreferencesPeople are also waiting longer to start families (Source), and people are valuing more the flexibility that renting provides in the remote work and online business era as well as the sense of community apartment complexes can provide in our digital and post-pandemic world where people feel less connected to the community than before (Source).

Quote from @Cari Sweet:  This sounds like a case for Fair Housing- Familial Status discrimination. 

For example if a single family home rents for $1700 in your area.

I would make you rue the day you collected that $50K assignment fee, which rightfully belonged to my family member, and I probably have a good shot at figuring out some place where you screwed up, or misled. 

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.

My goal for 2025 is to close a minimum of 1–2 deals per month as I work toward creating financial freedom for my family.