., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

I am going to be lending to an investor on a single family home. 

I'm new to real estate investing, but have thrown myself into learning as much as I can by joining a Veteran based investment community, have been working with my realtor and looking daily for potential multi family properties in the Dallas area for house hacking, which I've set myself an deadline to be completed by May.

Small multi-family is hot right now due to house-hacking (low barrier of entry), and future cash-flow. 

Illinois--Single family house 360k asking- built-1920s-told that it will need repairs.

Live in the multi-family for a year, then move back into your own home and rent out the unit.If if not ideal, it's worth the hassle. 

A 1031 exchange will allow you to sell your building and use the proceeds to invest in a small multi family and/or medium term rentals.

Next door to family.

I think having the space available as furnished space for family is a huge bonus and might just recommend not trying to overdo it if you don't need to.Good luck,Chris

Keep in mind these still aren’t huge numbers by historical standards.Single-family home stats for November.