Didn't appreciate it would have to be that many doors multi-family vs higher value single family.

Typically, the same applies to LLCs where you and your spouse are sole members (single or multiple member LLC).

@Celli Mowery looked at several properties on Zillow in Mt Vernon, not seeing anything attractive.Also, only a single rental!

So you are suggesting like me tryin to by a single family residence or a apartment unit and live in one of the units and rent the rest out as a house hacking strategy?  

I suspect it will be well used and have high maintenance costs.Software: office of google office, asana, possibly quickbooks (i would normally not suggest for a single rental, but the rent by room compounds things).  

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

I am ready and will be starting with property number one sometime, hopefully, quarter one of 2025 with a possibly 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom single family home; as this is within my current budget.

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

Have been wanting to get into muti-family instead of single family properties.

Once you are on site you can decide if your $20K should be used as a downpayment on a double to house hack (to stop renting), a single to just stop renting, or a single to lease out.