After looking and analyzing several single family residences (SFRs), we decided multifamily properties were a better way to scale quicker.

(I did sell the Duplex off-market - but there the buyers did most of the work and I basically just had the attorney review everything)Before I approach the ownership,  I'd like the chance though to talk with somebody who has gone through this process for small commercial scale multifamily properties (5-12 units) on their own.   

My husbands w2 isn’t as strong as it was a year ago, lots of factors with the business that are thankfully just growing pains, but we’ve decided to start flipping to get extra cash in hand to scale more quickly, and eventually allow my husband to leave his w2 job.

Flipping can be dangerous if you scale too quickly.

@Kristin Cooper You may want to check with the local mobile home dealerships and your manufactured housing association.

However, DC will require plans drawn to scale.

As you scale, self management may challenging or more of a headache than it’s worth.

That "dining" area is barely big enough for a 4 person table and that assuming that plan has everything to a perfect scale and that the renters are going to have that kind of table.

During the day I'm a full time Sales Manager for a domestic, independent manufacturer of plastic houseware products and on the side I'm a budding Real Estate Investor in north central Massachusetts.Today my portfolio consists of zero doors.

I started at 10% but now I pay 5% and in the process of doing internally (due to economies of scale) but as you grow or acquire new properties, try to always improve your terms.