On here, when you say you want to partner with strangers, you will get a lot of incoming garbage.

My purpose behind my decision to pursue REI is to gain financial freedom for wife and I, my future family as well as have the ability to make sure my parents are well taken care of once they reach the retirement age.If I had to label myself I’d want to be known as an open minded rental investor for all long term, mid term and short term investing, with the occasional flip for quicker capitol to put back into another rental.

It depends a lot on your risk profile and regular income.

I'm looking to invest in multifamily duplex or triplex in and around Albany to bring in rental income.

To pick a location, I understand I want to evaluate median income, a large population of those approaching retirement age, and a decently dense population.

.: Hi, I have  four sfr properties that I rent out for my personal income as well as a business investment. 

Then use the extra roommate rent income to pay down your mortgage and look to refi to a lower payment in the future (3-5 years) - so it cashflow when you move out.You could also choose the smaller unit and STR the other unit to generate more cash to pay down your mortgage and refi, so it cashflows when you move out.Bottom line: you'll have to get creative to solve your cashflow challenge!

With the boomers retiring there are much more opportunities in biz than in RE right now.

I would not close on the home if the extra income property was not valid.

It does bring in some income outside of season as it is close to AC but it certainly makes over 80% in 3 main months.