You want to live in the smallest unit so you don't have to room hack an even unit and so you an cash flow more on the other side.

I assume the "caretaker" is living for free?

I bought it for 600k in 2002, and lived in it as my primary residence.

I rent out the downstairs 3br 1ba unit and currently live in the upstairs 1br 1ba apartment.

If someone decides to live there, that is their choice.

And the quality of living is very high. 

We want to buy a multi family of 2-3 units and house hack by living in one and renting out the other one or two units. 

Toledo pretty much offers the same, if you're set on that city connect with @Engelo Rumora Thanks for the plug mate,Hi Ken,We probably won't be able to assist as we offer turnkey and only to cash buyers.Our lowest entry point is $65,000 and that buys a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home that will rent for around $800pm.Plus, I'm pissed of with investors and lately and keeping all deals for myself heheI think you are on the right track with the 43607, 43612 and 43613 zip code.I encourage you to take a look at 43609 and select areas of 43610 and 43620.BRRR out of state is a recipe for disaster but since you are in Michigan, it isn't too bad I guess.Even being as close as you are and even if you lived in Toledo, I would always advise to get professional property management.An investors role is just that, to be an "investor".Elevate and delegate...Sure, you can probably manage 1,2 or 10 properties but that can eventually turn into a full time job.IMO, you should focus on scaling as in finding deals, raising capital, buying more properties, growing your portfolio, etc...And not dealing with tenants and toilets.Wishing you much success

Though I have catering experience and my wife has assisted living experience.

Does anyone have additional information on buying from auction sites and/or living in the Broward/Palm Beach counties and willing to mentor a newer investor on the process?