(Which is harder than I thought with so many choices, not sure which one to pick from)  I know of at least 3 other teachers who say if they could go back and become an agent a lot earlier in their teaching careers they would have. 

I would explain what you are looking for and ask them why they think they would be a good choice to provide it.

That is a matter of personal choice and depending on who you talk to.

Honestly a quadplex was my first choice but loads of reading shows that a general census is that if you are new to real estate than consider a duplex first because its smaller and easier to manage.

Going through a traditional lending institution is not a good choice since it will take atleast 30 days to get an approval.

The property is a mid-century modern and judging by the color choices and the neighbors, the old owner was a bit eclectic.

Now that I've been reading here for a while I'm wondering if we made the wrong choice?

It seems Multi Family is best choice in Northern NJ, but why they're better?

install a corner tub if space permits, remove the whole window and frame in the shower side and install a smaller window on the bath side and extend the shower section over to the new window. edited the picture isn't the best im not an artist or photo editor, but here it is..

@allieboone My units are in South LA, but in the county's non-rent control area, my first choice  for buy and hold strategy.