However, with the rates and conditions of any triplexes and fourplexes we could find (we did find one, but it's in the Pendleton Heights suburb of KCMO, so we were worried about it being too dangerous of an area), we were wondering if it's worth it to buy a duplex and rent out the other half to help pay the mortgage, or if it's more worthwhile to rent an apartment and try to save up to buy a residential or commercial MFH later?

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

I am in danger of loosing the home and as this one would be my first home it is pretty devastating.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

What makes this so dangerous is that some of these 10 deadly sins are quite ambiguous and a matter of interpretation.

Delays, unforeseen repairs, and underestimating budget up front are all much more dangerous occurrences once a gap lender is involved. 

But assuming its a stable but growing market, every dollar of Net Operating Income you are able to force is explosive to the underlying asset value.Under both of these scenarios, you do not need to syndicate as long as you don't go too big on the deal size.