Because intrastate (single state) offerings must still comply with that state’s securities laws, and because with the internet its difficult for offerings of any size to be limited to investors residing in a single state, the exemption for private placements is the exemption from registration most often used. 

Purchase price: $240,000 Cash invested: $70,000 3 Bedroom 2 bath Single Family on .75 acres in Pensacola Florida. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1171011382027219420?

Managing from afar can be done on single family homes with a few properties, but you'll still need a solid leasing agent and handyman which can sometimes be hard to find. 

Hey Andrea,  We purchase a single family 2 br on the west side 5 min from the airport and a popular hospital.

Each property type—whether a single-family home, duplex, triplex, or quad—has its own code.

I have owned several single family homes as rentals in my own name, my first LLC holds mostly 2-4 unit small multifamily properties, while my most recent LLC has all 5+ units.

Hey Joanne, you’re definitely onto something with room rentals.. it can be an excellent strategy for offsetting a hefty mortgage and, in some cases, bringing in higher total rent than a single lease.

If you are single or married with a small child, buying a duplex or 4plex should work well.  

I currently have a duplex in Milwaukee and am living in a single family home that I plan to turn into a SFH rental.

There are also several funds out there that provide high single digit yields that are low risk.