This also allows attendance for their annual 2-day intensive seminar in BC, Alberta or Ontario. 

Could be more difficult to cash flow as an investment property once you move out (if not renting out by the room)More affected by a vacancy (if not rented out by the room)More labor intensive if you rent out by the room.Not able to apply rental to increase buying powerMFR ProsPrivacy/separation from your tenantsStill have the ability to rent out rooms in your unit for extra incomeLess affected by vacanciesAbility to apply rental income to your income thus allowing you to increase your purchasing powerAbility to scale fasterMFR ConsMore expensiveCan be difficult to live rent free in high cost of living marketsCan be more difficult to sell (but not always and/or if priced correctly)Lending rules change when purchasing multiple units

I joined the forum in 2016 and have been lurking over the years, but since I'm finally getting set to move forward I figured I should introduce myself.I'm a pediatric intensive care physician by day (and too many nights) and operate a martial arts academy in my spare time.

Prices range from $800k-$1 million for areas like Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Roscoe Village.You will pay less than rent if you do at least 10% down, it is harder with FHA because of loan limits and the self sufficiency test. 

Let me try and answer these questions first as it should not be as intensive in regards to the length of my answers...I directed traffic with ads... from the city newspaper (which also would add to the internet), to the thrifty nickel newspaper, to craigslist, through military paper, through word of mouth, through my business cards, etc...

If you don't experience success in direct mail, there is usually something you can do about it. 9 times out of 10, it comes down to your budget, and how much "testing" or "learning" you are willing to go through with your particular list or piece.I say keep at it.

Infusionsoft at it's heart is a database, so you can get very granular in your reporting should you need to.If you are interested in seeing it in action, send me a pm, and I'll create a test user url so you can see how it all comes together.

Like, who has plumbing work done, and doesn't pressure test with air pressure first?

It's business first, then friends and I guarantee your friendship will have testing moments so address it now.Good luck!

Like you, my fascination is in mini storage's but unfortunately they are highly capital intensive but can pay nice dividends with low maintenance.