As of now, I can see tax planning being beneficial to handle 2 people filing as single because we have to figure out how deductions from the mortgage will work.

I've been investing in Albuquerque for 10 years, and I can give you more advice if you are more specific about your goals.JjensThanks Jen, I am interested in both single and multifamily.

Here are some practical steps and strategies to consider:## Single Family and Small Multifamily HomesWhen looking at single-family and small multifamily homes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, make sure to analyze the local market trends, rental yields, and property appreciation rates.

I singles out 3 routes, and due to funds limitations I can take only 1.1.

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house hack in some sort of fashion.Either buy a duplex or large single family that you can rent out a room/side of the houseOr buy a fixer upper in the best neighborhood you can afford. 

another single family home?

It's a pleasure to meet you, Andy.. are you considering venturing beyond single-family homes down the line?

*Soon after, I will be moving to the South, where I will purchase a relatively moderate-priced home (less than $350,000), likely a single-family, possibly a duplex.~ I will most likely purchase the first home (multi-family) using a bridge-DSCR loan combo or a FHA203K (3.5-20% down). 

Plan to buy at 4 duplex and a single family(which includes a lot) this year.