Includes a single family home (4 br) which was divided in two sections one of which is being rented.

Where single family rentals weren't exciting to me, building and developing land and redeveloping old spaces really intrigued me.

I am going to be lending to an investor on a single family home. 

It does not matter if you find the single best market in the US.

Illinois--Single family house 360k asking- built-1920s-told that it will need repairs.

Not too concerned with rent/price ratio on single family homes since none of them are really going to cash flow a ton anyhow unless they are paid off. 

The property, though is not beach front, nor does it has ocean view, is just a short drive from some of the best beaches in the west, which are great for surfing, snorkeling, SCUBA diving.In the 1.21 acres there is a main single family home (4 br) which was divided in two sections one of which is being rented.

., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

Do you think a duplex is generally a better investment than a single-family home for rental purposes?

Quote from @Edward James smith: Hello, I currently own a single family house with an ADU, and a duplex.