What no one is mentioning in the interest rate/housing price/ affordability conversation is the simplest rule in economics, which is what is driving appreciation right now: supply and demand.

@Bradley Padula has given the simplest and best technical solution.

The main homes I'm trying to match are from the turn of the century and 1920s so we've had to get creative and spend a little more than just a box with simplest roof possible.

Even the simplest fixer can turn into a major nightmare, so be prepared. 

The simplest way to solve this problem is two fomd because the liability of giving you advice is so specific to your situation.

For example gurus are the simplest target.

It's amazing how the simplest investment strategies are hidden behind fancy terminology.

I've done 10+ loans with them and they have the best rates and simplest process I've seen.

DSTs are a unique beast in and of themselves, so it would merit a deep dive into them if you're truly keen on DST investing.In simplest terms, the relative benefit of a DST over a multi-family investment is the simplicity and tenant class. 

From a builder's perspective, the cookie-cutter units are typically the simplest, least expensive, and fastest to construct.