HI Jewell,If you were to use FHA again, this could trigger the FHA 100 mile rule + 1.75% upfront fee, however with a few exemptions Indeed FHA allows you to put 3.5% down payment to invest in 1-4 units.

Its not a set price per unit or building but rather a percentage of income to debt.

Might be tough with one unit. 

If the numbers make more sense on the 6 unit, then maybe look into selling your duplex and doing a 1031. 

Unfortunately it's not practical in a rental unit.

I don't do large rent increases (like $200) because I don't want a unit turn but my rent is in the market range.  

Since this will be a lengthy process I will attwmpt to fill these units up with short term office tenants, or anyone that is looking for storage space. 

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Really appreciate any feedback. Our property management company wants to sell 3 apartment blocks for us approximate value 2m maybe slightly more, can we ask them to accept 4% sales commission? The ...

He had a little rental in south Phoenix he’d bought years back, and he wanted to roll that equity into a multi-unit building that could yield stronger cash flow.

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