Then figure out a standard of living your comfortable with and that will tell you weather or not single family or multifamily is the correct route for you.

It's conservative but that's what my wife is comfortable with.

Ultimately, clarify with each broker upfront about your intentions to avoid misunderstandings and ensure they’re comfortable with the arrangement.

If you’re comfortable with the dual agency situation, just make sure everything is clear upfront.

Incentivism them to get out of the house--we have offered full deposit return (obviously that is done day they leave--draw it up if you need to so they are comfortable). 

But with every successful transaction, my confidence got a boost, and I got more comfortable taking on bigger projects.

It depends what your goals are, but I'm inferring that this is a comfort/long term investment as opposed to a quick flip.

Also be picky with tenants and know the landlord tenant law especially if your parents live there you want them to be comfortable with who is in the unit.

If you're new to this, it may take some time to adjust your expectations and get comfortable.

Go to some real estate meetups/ask friends who they used to buy a house or duplex where you're at, meet some agents and try to narrow down to one that you feel comfortable working with, wouldn't mind having to go and look at places with.