. - Rents are also a function of supply - 2024 saw the most new construction of multifamily units in American history (nearly 575,000 estimated 2024 deliveries of new multifamily inventory), and 2025, while not a record setting year, will see deliveries top 500,000 again - a huge supply increase. 

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in West Allis.

I don't rent furnished and others may be able to point out where this is flawed, but I would consider renting the furniture SEPARATE of the unit because that may allow you to collect a deposit on the furniture.

It's not a perfect solution, but for us, we don't change the availability of a unit until we have a signed contract.

Vitaliy provided some great points about the pros and cons of single family verse multi-unit investing.

Some costs MAY qualify as startup costs if the rental rises to a qualifying trade or business level under 195 as well.

Live in one unit - It's a great strategy when using a bank for financing as the down payment and interest rates are more favorable to owner occupants.  

I am currently serving in the United States Air Force, so as a military member, I will be moving around during my career. 

This criteria is for 1-4 and 5-8 unit programs.

My first questions are what price range are you trying to buy a property in and do you have a home already in the United States?