I own a 3 apartment income property (almost paid off) and I wanted to ask you for some advice regarding acquiring more properties like this. would you suggest selling the income property and use the profits to acquire more properties or keep it and finance any new property with a new loan. what is more appealing to banks?

When I started investing, I found it appealing because it's a tangible asset you can see and manage.

Single-family homes, however, appeal to investors and homebuyers, giving them broader market demand and more potential for appreciation.The bottom line: When deciding between multi-family and single-family properties, focus on actual net cash flow, not dogma.

Short term guests do need need the front elevation to be appealing IMHO. 

Sometimes pulling out equity and reinvesting it elsewhere..maybe in a smaller, more agile asset..can give you the cash flow boost you’re after without giving up a solid property.Improving the property’s current performance by making it more appealing to tenants or tweaking lease structures could give you a nice bump.

They focused on renovations that appeal universally.. think updated kitchens and bathrooms - and kept meticulous records of their expenses.

@Shaylynn O'Learyi understand the frustration of living in a high cost market and looking at the appealing price points in those other markets. 

It seems like a win-win: tenants benefit financially, and landlords strengthen tenant relationships while making their properties more appealing. 

This is appealing as I want to spread my cash reserve as much as possible. 20 percent down each time will really limit my progress.  

While appealing in theory, the reality is different.More units do not result in increased income reliability.