Personally I look for sub 2% tax range for possible purchases.

Would you be open to small multi-family if it were in a similar price range?

Sure, but they are still a mile off from time-to-time.The neighborhood I previously lived at, was homes ranging in value from $525k - $650k.

I would run away except if DOM>30 and it's still there, I will buy for $320k though.Focus should not be on the condition of the house but in relative to neighborhood low range of comps.

Erik, there are a ton of deals down here in Macon, GA in that price range.

It might look amazing in a couple of years.Thank you for the encouragement I don’t recall the last time I was this stressed about rental purchase, that’s what I keep tell myself that number works, even if it under perform, it should still work in my favor, I think it’s the unexpected siding issue throws me off and makes me think about all the negative things about this dealalso number is larger than i normal target range (70-150k) small 2-3bed rental 7.625% interest rate probably pressures me a bit too 

In Dallas it can range between 3,000-4,000 a year. 

.- Margin on the AIO ranges from 3.25-3.75% + 1 month libor Index (which has lately been around .16% or so).

The price range for multi-family could be so wide.

And the second duplex hasn't appreciated sufficiently to take advantage of the capital gains exemption yet, so planning to hold for the next few years.For this third duplex, however, I would like guidance on how to title it:1) Given that I am paying cash, and I am not totally sure I will sell this within the "2 years in the last 5 years" rule, should I just put it in a LLC rather than my personal name (thereby missing out on the gains exemption)?