With your oilfield salary in the low 200s, you’re in a strong position to invest in a 4-plex, which can provide better cash flow and economies of scale compared to a duplex.

Similarly, investing in A-class single-family homes offers a different experience compared to C-class multifamily properties.What is your desired goal?

I would love to hear from others who own them to compare experiences.

And the price to enter is extremely low compared to other markets in the U.S

Be sure to compare the terms and fees before making a decision!

They would be the ones to answer that question based on your credit, income, debts, if you qualify for down payment assistance, etc.A second point, is that if you find a house within your means and don’t overextend yourself, you will likely come out on top in terms of housing costs compared to renting in the long run. 

@Sherwin Bahai the policy cost will be higher when it is a vacant policy with a builders risk policy as compared to a traditional homeowners policy.

So a $20,000 profit probably isn’t going to be very interesting to them compared to 6 figures.  

You will get appreciation over time, but split-levels will appreciate at a slower pace compared to colonials in that area.

But if you go onto Crime Mappers and compare what's going in Daytona to Jacksonville...