Duplexes are probably too expensive but fourplex prices have stabilized at reasonable-ish prices for a long term hold.https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10185/103223-kill...

I suggest reading this BP article on the core 4.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team

A lot of these blogs I am reading are from out of state with very low cost of living so I think If someone from this area could answer this, it would be very helpful for me.So my husband and I are currently living in one unit for the past 4 years that is part of a triplex/multifamily property in Belmont Heights in Long Beach, Ca.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books for this or you can learn by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

Hi Bailey,I have a couple of suggestions...I just read this bigger pockets article that sums up the current market situation pretty succinctly:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/a-robust-economy-is-wreck...In short, it says it's pretty tough to get started right now.  

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books for this or you can learn by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

While it can be done, The first step is to discover if your state has a certificate of need statute.

moving is not an option I’m married and my career is in Cali however I’ve discovered that I can use my IRA as reserves which is a huge help!

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/brrrr-loans-what-are-the-...

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