Where I live for the cost of doing so it is cheaper to buy new multi family 2-4 units and then earn 3X-4X the rents for the same cost.

Lastly, have you tried running the #s to look at long-term appreciation on a unit like this vs. a Single-family or Multi-family property?

Even better if it needs some updating, and better yet if that's enough to get yourself a small multi in your market. 

If the awnser is better systems, what would be a practical way to resolve a situation like this.

Hi James,We are looking for our first house hack as well. 2 months ago, I would have been excited to get into any good multi-family with conventional financing, but in the last couple weeks, I have been learning a lot about creative financing options such as seller financing and subject to.

I own a duplex and am selling it. It's in a unique situation where both units are vacant. Is this a good time to sell? Or do other investors see this as a red flag and would prefer to have current leases?
Should I s...

Hey Nicholas,As Jason said, I think the 5% down Fannie Mae multi-family loan will be your best option for financing.

One of the reasons I'm looking at Multi. 

What a great support system I’m am impressed! 

New to the BP forum and joined out of curiosity for a hypothetical scenario.I know everyone's situation is different, and everyone has different needs and priorities within Real Estate.So I was curious on one of the many situations one might find themselves in.In this scenario I wanted to ask if a HELOC on either your primary or an existing rental property out of 4 total properties would be a viable strategy for acquiring practically " turn-key " Multi-Family rentals?