Single-FamilyThe supposed advantage of multi-family properties is that income from occupied units can mitigate vacant units.

For those of you that have good w2 income and want to take advantage of employer matching (100% return!)

I will definitely be taking advantage of trying to network with some Chicago people here.As for looking for a good tenant. 

What is advantageous is someone that is good at underwriting and unbiased (only analyzes the deal based on the underwriting without other emotions).Note i have a fair amount of experience and plan to place a competitive offer tomorrow that the underwriting dictates not placing a competitive offer.  

-Despite delays, we are locked in on our build price, allowing us to take advantage of significant appreciation over the last 7 months.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

Cincy has a pretty good section 8 program to take advantage of as an investor.

If Costa Rica gives more capital gains like you suggest (which I doubt given how pricey it already is), he's going to get them with his own property and he'll ba able to take advantage of it without needing anybody's consent.I think the question is whether you can lure a lifestyle buyer into seeing it as a better opportunity than if he'd own his own property. 

Thus, they are more apt to be torn down since they are in central locations and larger projects can replace them.With regards to the general BP poster or reader, doubt most of us are the $100mm to $300mm investor range to consider taking advantage of these properties.Looks like you're in California. 

Also would love answer to the following: - Are there any specific challenges or advantages you experienced compared to a JV structure?