I think we will eventually get the house and then we can decide what to do.So many choices down along the Oregon coast.

It's always been a choice.

You may drastically lower your living expenditures and increase your capacity to save for future investments by renting out some of your units while you live in others.Starting with a duplex or triplex is a sensible choice, given your aims and money.

I personally like House-hacking as primary choice in this market, followed by a light rehab BRRR, lastly would be flip or long term hold (unless you got a smoking deal!) 

So, we have no choice, we can no longer allow common sense in operations, everything, EVERY interaction MUST be documented to the most absolute detail from start to finish, it is the only way to eliminate the liability and risk of after-fact suites. 

Think on things like the property's quality, prospective value, and desirability to tenants.Making use of an FHA loan with a small down payment is a wise choice.

Investigate your choices for financing, such as FHA loans, which sometimes have lower down payments.

It is sometimes appropriate to give the tenant a choice.

If you are looking for standard finishes/cabinets - amazon/wayfair/HD/lowes has plenty of choices.

I would give them the choice.