The biggest advantage to MF is the diversification of risk if one tenant moves out.

The key to house hacking in a SFH is buying the biggest house that you can afford in the best neighborhood that you can afford.

The biggest thing you will miss out on is leverage/diversifacation plus mortgage interest deduction but as far as actual benefits outside of the above 1st time home buyer down payment assistance (many of the programs have fine print that often makes less of a good deal than just free money) no not really. 

I’m comfortable sacrificing a bit on revenue in exchange for steady cash flow, lower expenses, and fewer headaches.However, if you come across a standout property with a pool and great amenities in Scottsdale, it could be very beneficial during spring training or for bachelor/bachelorette parties.

One of my biggest tips would be to attend as many meetups as you possibly can.

Would that be your biggest problem?

I think the biggest reason to join a group is not only access to the coaching, hand holding, and everything you're gonna learn, it's access to partnering with others in the group, and to have some type of accountability.I don't think there should be a group/program that just focuses solely on syndication.

I would advise you to possibly consider a different PM due to the glaring issues Evolve has...lots of work for the homeowner, property revenue continuing to drop as time goes on, low rating reviews for most areas, and besides marketing for new clients, their marketing on properties is no good.

Revenue-wise, they crushed it, but their median home price (like Austin's) and regulations being more strict pushed them just out.

*Lake Anna, Reston Virginia*Originating in 1990, The Reston Town Center is a major employment and entertainment hub in the area, with companies such as Google, Leidos, Facebook, Microsoft, General Dynamics, and Fannie Mae, to name a few, more than 50 retailers, including an 11 screen LOOK Dine-In Cinema, CitySwing (Golf Simulator), a seasonal ice rink, many well-renowned restaurants and bars, and other highly attractive amenities such as a full service 243 bed hospital, a new metro, and the Dulles International Airport that is receiving $700 million renovations by 2026*Reston Town Center*Source: Rediscovering Reston-- the First Planned Community in the USSource: Washington Dulles International Airport to Expand Passenger and Cargo OperationsOne of the biggest points of discussion over the last few years has been around the office market, and how the rising office vacancies due to the shift towards a work-from-home and hybrid work schedule have pushed many companies to downsize or relocate out of previously major employment centers.