Maybe they've been burned by landlords in the past and are being very careful.You can legally reject them based on personality, facial tattoos, body odor, or other factors, but you better make sure you can prove that it wasn't based on any protected class like race, religion, familial status, etc.

Quote from @Ryan Duphorn: I'm currently house hacking a single family home that has a 572 sqft detached garage in the backyard.

When you only rent to one family or one tenant, they solve these issues amongst themselves. 

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) other investment in Islip.

Families appreciate kid-friendly touches like board games or a Pack 'n Play, while pet owners love amenities like beds and bowls for their furry friends.

I joined after reading 5-6 of the BP authored books and I've loved growing my understanding of the world of real estate investing.I made my first investment this summer and my family is partnering to make a few investments in the next year.

Is multi family a better place to go than land? 

Hello @Daniel Reed,The supposed advantage of multi-family properties over single-family homes is misleading when you look at financial performance.

There are a lot of charlatans and 'Guru's' out there promoting this and that but the Stech family is the real deal when it comes to Private Lending. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.