There are many versions of a correct answer to this question. if you are new, it might be worth considering a basic single family home first and foremost.

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

I know this is not ideal but I am sure there is a way to manage it especially If I can house hack a multi family building.I am also open to any meetups in the STL area since that is my local market.

I have an opportunity with a family member to jointly purchase a home for the family member to live in as their primary residence.

I am looking to learn what is the best way to leverage that through LLCs to get into the multi family or long term rental investment game. 

Yes being in Germany has its own complications (laws,finances) but the big advantage is i know the area and i know how the military thinks on what they want (single and family). 

Its nice to want to go after larger multifamily properties but if you have no experience with them, you are not gonna get the money unless you have a friend or family member or a very large downpayment. 

Cash out Refi property located in Northern NJ, and hypothetical purchase mixed use or multi family apartment building located in Brooklyn most likely

Our family company owns 21 duplexes in the greater Akron, OH area.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.