I found the process to be legit and transparent as far as them viewing and making an offer on my property.

This helps give you a 30,000 over view of what a potential city/zip/street is like https://www.areavibes.com/It gives you a total livability score and this is the criteria I have come up with over time.80 and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below FCheers from Fort Worth, TX 

Strictly speaking from a financial point of view multi family's almost always make more sense unless your walking into some equity in a single family.

Here’s a breakdown to help you navigate your first deal, incorporating advanced strategies, including 1031 exchanges, to attract a broader range of investors.Neighborhood Recommendations: Chicago offers a diverse range of neighborhoods for different investment goals:Wicker Park & West Town: These areas are known for their strong rental demand among young professionals and offer good potential for cash flow.Lake View: Ideal for attracting tenants who want to be close to downtown while enjoying local amenities.The Loop: A prime location for high-income renters, making it an attractive option if you’re planning to house hack and generate a steady stream of rental income.Property Types: Opt for properties that align with your investment goals.

In fact, the views are a LOT better and there are hardly any tourists -- just walk along the Jersey City or Hoboken waterfront or take the bus to the cliffs of Weehawken.Feel free to check out my post about my journey from Brooklyn to Bayonne...My Long Journey to House-Hacking (biggerpockets.com)

I think that really depends on the draw to the property like does it have good views, close to a lake, room for motorsports. 

This is clearly personal preference, and a bit about contingent on your point of view on where market is going.  

Easiest to view if you just filter by recently sold homes. 

Also, lenders generally view an LLC with multiple income-generating properties as having a stronger and more stable cash flow, which may improve loan approval chances.

Looking for some advice on how 1031 will view rehab costs/ ARV on something like this?