This does not align with buying most buildings in cash.Once you progress in your investing efforts you may come across more UHNW individuals, family offices and institutions who would take the lower return for limiting risk (all cash deal).

diversification and cash flowSan Jose, CA has been very appreciation heavy... and i'm not opposed to keeping some property here, though the multi-family / commercial real estate has very low cap rates, and low growth from what i'm seeing.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) other investment. 31 duplex development located on the East side of San Antonio.

The rental demand in the area has been consistent, and duplexes offer the flexibility of house hacking or scaling into multi-family investing over time.With your experience in construction and remodeling, you’re already ahead of the game—fix-and-flips or BRRRR projects in Kansas City could be a perfect fit for you. 

The larger, family centered houses near the beach are nearly 50/50.  

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

I've been analyzing the market for only about a month and a half and noticing that prices of multifamily and single family homes are resulting in a PITI payment that is entirely way too close to competitive rent prices to justify investing for cashflow.

And the funny thing is other family members believe it or not FAMILY members ask me why do I was my time and send comps to an investor buddy that already has the deal under contract off market and you get no commission!

But I'm getting substantial pushback from family exactly for being on-call like that for so long.

Are you marketing to families/groups or couples?