Ive recently seen buyers with loans at a bit over 5% interest for duplexes in y area. 

I own a 4-unit next door in IS zone.

@Garrett Elmy what part specifically in the DMV are you looking to make a purchase in? I

Even 7 years in I am still learning 

I am a newbie to the real estate investing side, my only experience is buying the home I live in. I

I don't think they can claim multi family owner occ.. were you can legally disregard federal fair housing laws.. as it sounds like two separate units they just happen to live next door.however they got in is moot they are in and are in the process of destroying this rental..

Personally, I wanted something at least 60k people strong as I felt like it would be easier to find renters, but I've seen plenty of threads on here where people are doing well with rentals in much smaller markets.I went to Sperling's Best Places to Live site and looked up cities I was interested in.  I

My friend has a condo in South Padre Island, Texas that I’m interested in. I

I forgot to mention that the house that my mom is currently in, is a 2 family with the 2nd floor rented.

Hi all, I have been educating myself on real estate investing for the better part of 2 years now, and hopefully plan on closing a deal sometime soon near Indianapolis, IN. I