Are there any good up and coming areas that you think are decent long term holds for a primary house?

One major things to consider that many newer investors miss with 5+ units, is that if you intend to hold, the property will need to be at least 75% occupied and stabilized before you will be able to find reasonable financing terms. 

My plan is to purchase a home that I will hold onto while hoping to gain both forced and time appreciation.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment. 3 unit apartment complex What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

P.S. also reach out to experienced real estate agents that cater to buy and hold investors and let them know of your intentions and availability.

Implement scalable systems and processes to effectively manage and grow your real estate holdings.

I primarily invest in buy and holds, but I do a little bit of everything including fix and flips, airbnb's, mid-term rentals, and wholesaling.

Hold additional % into your CapEx! 

A Commercial owner, there education level is way higher, there commercial holdings are proof of such.

Some warrant holding for years and others are duds.