A mix of the two.

Fairly large group and quite a few active investors in the mix.

You can even go diamond pattern to the linear strip then square the rest of the way just to mix it up from bathroom to bathroom.Ultimately you should go with what a majority of yoyrvtenants will like the best and whatbis the most cost effective (which equates to cost per tile vs the longevity of the tile).

We currently have two mixed use construction projects going on, a 4 plex we are renovating and close to 100 units we control/manage as well in the city.

It is considered one of the most passive investment styles, and there are lots of mixed feelings about it here on BP. 

I'd like to buy a small home in LA where I can stay when I'm there but rent through Airbnb when I'm not to subsidize the mortgage.  Looking for someone who's done this to share their experience/offer advice.

For what it’s worth, I’m choosing a mix of both SFH and MFH.  

Sometimes a house is distressed to the point where banks won't lend so they can only work with cash buyers, throwing realtors in the mix just slows down progress on finding a qualified buyer.The market I invest in is pretty cool, so a house will sell for 60 or 70k, but it will be on the market for 6 months.  

Ultimately, you have to figure out your preferred mix.  

No firsthand experience, but every time I've seen this question come up the responses indicate that for a few small units LLC will not protect you better than simply adding an umbrella policy to your insurance while being more complicated and expensive to maintain.Also many snags to consider such as banks not likely to finance residential property to the name of an LLC, transferring to an LLC later can trigger a due on sale clause in your mortgage, if you mix personal funds and LLC funds to pay for something you can negate all legal protections.