In class C+ to class B areas SFH, duplex, triplex and 4 plex.

My first MF I represented the buyer on I made 100k. for maybe a weeks worth of work. 3. if your going to be looking a more resi style duplex 4 plex a lot of those get listed and having access to the MLS is far superior to any other on line listing service ONE simply because you will be able to talk to the actual LIsting agent not someone paying for leads.And then of course having access to MLS lock box's and not relying on agents.. this is huge.Now if your maybe going to buy one property sometime in the future and you have no interest in learning the RE laws of your state or making any money with transactional real estate then sure.. its a pass.. although I would still recommend the pre license course so you learn the basics  the vocabulary and states unique laws.. knowledge is power in RE.

If you talk to someone like the folks at Wren Insurance Agency (from what I read in the Wall Street Journal), you’ll find they’ve been adapting to the shifting market conditions with some interesting coverage options.

However, in Columbus, you might find duplexes in decent shape for around $200k to $250k, usually located in C-class neighborhoods.

Mainly SFH in the 2-4 bedroom range, open to a duplex if the price is right.

All by Wall Street.

I have a builder in San Antonio that offers a 4.75% interest rate on their duplex's.

I made the layout more user friendly, added a whole wall of closets in the main bedroom, totally gutted kitchen and bath.

There are a lot of investors that want to get started and don't have the money to buy a 20 unit, but want more than a SFR, so they buy a duplex to quad.I only know of a handful of quads in my market that got cut up into 4 condos.  

You're right that it's getting tougher to find solid cash-flowing properties ($600 or more) in Grand Rapids, but the appreciation potential of a single-family home or duplex in Grand Rapids would be much better than that of a mobile home.