However, for $8,000, I received no live training—just videos—and was left to navigate the deal on my own, despite assurances of a dedicated consultant guiding me through every step.This ordeal has left me devastated.

And that doesn't include other expenses.So the traditional SFH route may work eventually including appreciation and other factors, but probably not in 10 years because you need to refi and purchase other houses to make this angle work.Buying a 2/1 somewhere and living on one side is another option, as is renting both sides, but you'd have to identify an area where you can afford a duplex.

That said, the GC I am looking to use has told me it would cost me more to build a duplex vs two sfh's (same sqft) r/t firewalls etc when it comes to additional steps for adjoined units.

I've lived in the PNW for 25 years, but I'm hoping to start building a rental portfolio in my hometown of Lexington, KY.

I want to be out of Florida as I live there and have other properties here.

We currently live in our primary residence and have the intent of moving out in 1.5 years and make it a short term rental once we move out.

I also live in N.Y.

Once you figure out pricing for weekdays, you can also start offering those additional weeknights to your weekend guests for a discounted rate.

Did they give any additional details?

They should be able to guide you through the benefits of each scenario... just tell them you're thinking about living in the quad or potentially just renting out all four units.