On larger deals, I've actually seen LTVs come down in the 50%-65% range, depending on the type of property/experience of the developer.

I see some larger single family homes in areas that appear to be zoned R2 that, at least from a physical perspective, seem like they could work for this.

If you can find good larger MF projects further out than you can manage that is good! 

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Though it may cash flow well based on their current debt service, when you compare the income it produces to the equity they have is it actually even a good investment for them from an ROI perspective or would they be better off liquidating and redeploying?

I found this deal while looking at the deal next door which was a larger piece of land.

Mostly due to the fact my spouse and I agreed on her to have zero involvment in any sort of RE investing (and its our home) I think once you have a good 6-12 months of reserve cash (operating expenses for your own life saved as a back up incase things go bad) save enough liquidity to get the ball rolling on your first invesment.

This allows you to use all of the tax and deferred depreciation recapture to purchase the larger MF propertyA consolidation exchange is where you sell multiple investment properties to purchase a larger and nicer investment property, but you also get the benefit of using all of the tax you would have had to pay to your advantage.

On a larger and more complicated claim is when a public adjuster working for you makes the biggest difference.  

•Homes that accommodate more guests (more beds, larger spaces) tend to perform better, but they may also experience slow seasons.