Hai,Bigger pockets has lots on lending options for commercial and multifamily space.

The attached 2 car garage was converted to living space by the original owner.

When a buyer knows they want to buy and buy again fairly soon they need to target the homes in order.Bank loopholes which cannot be questioned; Buying smaller home first, then buying bigger home (Sqft/GLA) we review it as growing family, need space for office, dogs etc..

Is anyone working in this space currently?

This can help offset your mortgage and other expenses.Single-Family Home: If you choose a single-family home, you may have the option to rent out rooms or a separate unit if there's space, but the income potential might be lower compared to a duplex.Affordability:Duplex: Financing a duplex might be more challenging, but the rental income can assist with affordability.Single-Family Home: Single-family homes might be more accessible for first-time buyers, but you won't have rental income to offset expenses unless you choose to rent out a portion of the property.Property Management:Duplex: Managing a duplex involves dealing with multiple tenants and units, which can be more time-consuming than managing a single-family home.Single-Family Home: Managing a single-family home is typically simpler since there's only one tenant.Privacy:Duplex: Living in a duplex means you'll share a building with tenants, which could impact your privacy.Single-Family Home: Offers more privacy as you won't be sharing the property with renters.Market Conditions:Duplex: In some markets, duplexes may offer better appreciation potential and cash flow due to the rental income.Single-Family Home: Depending on the location, single-family homes may have better long-term appreciation potential.Long-Term Plans:Duplex: If your goal is to accumulate rental properties, starting with a duplex can be a good way to get into real estate investing.Single-Family Home: If you prioritize a more traditional living arrangement and don't want to manage rental units, a single-family home might be a better fit.

Seller financing, they don’t want to pay taxes, if you live in the area use the 2 out of 5 year tax free gains as primary residence later, don’t rent or lease for housing- rent storage space where they can live.  

Larger gravel spaces, concrete pads with picnic tables, small storage sheds included in each lot. 

It's wonderful that you're eager to learn and grow in the real estate investment space.

This is definitely not the norm in this space, unless you are cross collateralizing with another multifamily you own 

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