@Sofia De Santos Tavarez if you haven't already, have the property professionally inspected.This should catch MOST of the structural, health & code issues - but not all.

this was and is starter homes in the SF bay area all the way back into the 80s.. rest of the country just catching up..

I'm just suggesting you be well informed:I loved reading Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad Poor Dad"... it was extremely informative and eye opening... albeit told in a bit of a crazy way.  

Some folks want a seat at the table and real control, while others prefer to be passive.. letting the sponsor do the heavy lifting.From what I read in The Economist, some markets (like Phoenix) are experiencing fresh pockets of growth in multifamily, so it’s definitely worth exploring if you’re eyeing future expansion.

They will be your eyes and ears on the ground.Git 'er done! 

You may hear different from some here, but my advice is NEVER purchase something you don't lay eyes on. 

If any of the specific areas catch your interest and you’d like more details, these are only portions of the full reports I wrote on each submarket and I am happy to send the full report to you, feel free to send me a private messageAfter conducting thorough research on the economic and infrastructure developments in Alexandria, Virginia, I believe it holds strong potential as a long-term buy-and-hold real estate investment over the next 20 years.

Because we were clear eyed going in it has worked out ok. 

Also, as others have noted the way you appear in a lenders eyes will change as soon as that $500k salary goes away.

Also, keep an eye on local zoning and landlord-tenant laws—they can vary quite a bit.