There are also several funds out there that provide high single digit yields that are low risk. 

The single flush is good also.

Bacon is more yummy than a Christmas tree, but I bet I'm going to have a whole lot less regulation growing Christmas trees... however, before we even get to that, it's necessary to know that the inquiry is even about bacon v Christmas trees, rather than Bacon v grapes. 

Unfortunately, it cannot be used for a 2-4 family property, only single family properties. 

Purchase price: $75,000 Cash invested: $85,000 Single family.

@Jennie Berger The RS-3 Zone allows for Single-Family residences & 2-Flats as "Permitted Uses"; however, the RS-3 Zone still requires 2,500 sq.ft. of lot area per unit (i.e. 5,000 sq.ft. for a 2-flat) unless the lot meets the exception for the characteristic of the block as previously mentioned by Nicolas; then it can be reduced to 1,500 sq.ft. per unit in order to construct a 2-flat.

We have multiple single family rentals in Cahokia Heights that we purchased about 1-1/2 years ago. 

I have recently bought a 2 bedroom single family in Cahokia.

Purchase price: $219,000 Cash invested: $63,275 Buy and hold single family residence using a 203K loan What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

All you need is a single place to track tenant information, payment history, maintenance, and other things.