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

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

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

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

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. 

Use it to your advantage. 

Every small relief in rates triggers a rush of buyer traffic, I would take advantage of this fall and winter before the cyclical spring market rush.  

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

Take advantage of the lower downpayment programs early on and once you are tapped out of conventional loans, I would consider alternative financing. 

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