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.

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. 

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

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.

But, still mom doesn't know squat about delivery.

single family or multifamily?  

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