Quote from @Samuel Kim: Hello i am a doctor who wants to use cost segregation/bonus depreciation on my 9 rental houses, my home maker wife wants to meet the 750hr test to obtain real estate professional status and material participation.

There is a house (2b x 1b) in the family I was interested in becoming the owner of.

There is a multitude reasons why I like small multi-family properties over SFH.  

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

My guess is that you will pay less per month with multifamily than a single family. 7.

I would pull a FHA loan for $665,000 and live in one side and rent the other side out to a family member for $2,000 a month.

What value is expected or provided by an agent who specializes in multi-family residential, not commercial. 1-4 units.

It is hard to really keep up with those kinds of trends unless I budget 10k a year in updating the property which I am not going to do.I participate in our local council/mayor meetings.

Here are some practical steps and strategies to consider:## Single Family and Small Multifamily HomesWhen looking at single-family and small multifamily homes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, make sure to analyze the local market trends, rental yields, and property appreciation rates.

Does anyone have experience exchanging their small multi family property into a single family home, use it as an investment property then move into it as a primary residence after meeting the requirements?