I house hacked my first duplex back in 2017, and I have been in love with REI ever since.  

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

At my point in life everything I own is both a cash flow superstar and appreciating nicely, because I'm invested in growing, popular areas.If I was just starting off now, I'd probably be aiming for value-add in good areas where I could either live there while improving the unit(s) - ie a duplex, triplex - or where I could trade sweat equity for profit, or both.

A fully occupied Section 8 duplex for $187K that rakes in a whopping $38k yearly.

Looking to buy duplex to live in and ultimately renovate if the numbers make sense.

Then refinance it in 12 -24 months to take cash out and convert to a full time investment.The other property I would find a Duplex or 3-4 unit in or around Crystal River and set it up as a STR. 

That does not exist on wall street without an insane amount of risk and volatility. 

Focus on finding a good deal first, then how you will finance that particular situation.If you have enough to buy another duplex and house hack it you may be better off just going that route.

However, the price would include the 7 duplexes, 2500 sqft Single family, and an additional 3.5 acres of vacant land attached, all located less than 1 mile from High Point University.

We currently have 7 doors 5 properties with a mix of single family homes and duplexes.