built 2004, double pane windows, 5 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage, I think good deal but I'm on the edge financially.

The property is now a short sale.Property info:Single family home4 beds 3 baths2269 sq ftAsking price $135,000Comps $142,947Planned Max offer $115,000House in good condition.

Last year I had my second child but only 3 months into my pregnancy I was placed on bed rest and have yet to return. 

I was recovering from surgery and bed bound.

Portland has become unaffordable for many (median home prices of $400K for 4 bed/2 bath!) 

Looking at a set of #4 four plexes built 1980 in Marion, IA - each unit is a 2 bed 1 bath 700-800 square feet.

Before I learned of Bigger Pockets I was aiming to come as close to living rent free as possible while budgeting for about 2 months rent for vacancy/repairs (based on the advice of a friend who owner-occupied). 2 bed/1 bath(each side) duplexes are currently selling for around 220k-240k.

We were asking $3800 for a 5 bed 3 full bath 2nd and 3rd floor.

Unless you can find something to get an FHA loan on like a 4 unit but the PMI is high.The average cost per sq foot for multifamily is approaching $400 per sq foot.The average cost for a large house is around $325, see the arbitrage coming.CA has a new law that allows any SFR to convert to a multifamily, legally.So if you found a 4 bed sfr you can convert to a 2bed, and 2 bed duplex. 

You run an ad that says:"FOR SALE: Contract on 3 bed 1 bath in Firestone Park, Akron.