By definition a single family dwelling is any attached residential unit containing one to four units.

In my area, you can have up to 4 units on the same property for residential areas.

This is a very complicated situation and you will need to consult a commercial mortgage broker (Like myself) Commercial properties have completely different loan terms than residential and are rarely 30 years fixed like your accustom to.

Portfolio lenders use more of a DSCR analysis to lending - meaning they are likely to lend to you as long as the investment can pay its debts - more so than a residential lender. 

Tax (and often even zoning) designation don't change the comps for what it physically exists as.Is a residential appraiser telling you this, or are you basing this assessment only on your own understanding of these classifications? 

Single family residential to same.How do i analyze a replacement property for an exchange?

I have already connected with a few mentors and got connected with the option to become a commercial or residential real estate agent with solid firms (crye leike / cushman & wakefield) and mentors if I am interested..

Hello Everyone,We are currently working a deal in Gulf Shores that is a little tricky. It's around 4 acres of land that could be developed into a cul de sac with ~10 SF homes.However the lot currently hosts a 5k sqft ...

Some comments in no particular order:- residential RE is not passive even with the use of a property manager.  

Either way its two great spots both for schools and overall strong growth in residential and commercial.