For instance, targeting multifamily properties (2–4 units) is a great way to grow your portfolio.

Her husband is also a GC who can help build additional units as needed if you get something that can fit an ADU.

With @Michael Baum on this.Another angle of thought - who would have a better chance of success challenging Airbnb TOS:1) A "brand" with 5 units2) A brand with 500 units?

I have two duplex units and am subdividing into townhomes for higher market value.

It seems like location would be especially critical with pad-split (and similar systems), but I’d love to hear your thoughts on what to watch out for in terms of zoning, safety, or demand.Also, I’ve traditionally rented out units the regular way, so I’m curious how screening tenants works for you with the pad-split (and similar) model.

Mortgage lenders will qualify you for a higher purchase amount for multis than they would on a single, because they will count the rent you will be making on the other units as additional qualifying income for your loan application.

@Benjamin Ying1) Waste of time unless you are buying hundreds of units.2) Any option to minimize risk is usually a good idea.3) Always better to visit an area before investing.

I utilized those funds to purchase 18 rental units.

Not one that’s too big because it’s your first multi family, but maybe a 4-8 unit.

Then we keep the accounting straight via Quickbooks with each unit a different Class.