She has our mortgage payment and 2 vehicles in her name.

@Shaun Ortiz providing for the future needs of my family, RE is my retirement planning vehicle of choice.

The problem with Multi Family is that unless you or your partner have $10M or so of net worth and $1M in cash laying around as well as prior experience with commercial real estate, you can't get the loan. 

I am located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and looking to acquire multi-family properties.

We spend far too little time looking for small multi-family deals in this area for the reasons you listed although we would look closely at an off-market (perhaps owner financed deal).

Hey everyone, I’m trying to decide between purchasing a single-family home or a multi-family property for my first real estate investment in Detroit, and I’d love to get some advice. 

I’d suggest beginning by connecting with an agent who specializes in multi-family properties.

Hi All,Does anyone have any insights on Multi-family investing in Amarillo Texas?

Too many chase this mirage that just because it's a multi it makes more.

I would recommend you look for a good neighborhood to buy a multi family in.