You wouldn't want to buy into an area that is declining rapidly and where the tenant profile is decreasing along with the area.

Multi-family properties typically allow for greater and more rapid growth, but small properties are often safer in a very generalist view of the whole picture. 

Note, if you want to forgo the PVC option, there are leaf blower cleaning kits pre-manufactured out of lighter weights materials like this one from WORX.And while It may sound like a lot of work, it's a cheap fix ($30-40) to an otherwise expensive ($800-$1,200) gutter guard installation you can't afford right now.Good luck!

I have a tri-plex that I recently purchased in Grand Rapids, MI. 

I recommend starting small so that you don't have the weight of a mortgage eating your cash flow.

Thank you all... well things change rapidly.

The area that this is in is rapidly appreciating with 300-400k SFH selling blocks away and great rental area.With a mixed use commercial zoning, what are some rough estimates to build a 7-8 apartment units with 2 commercial fronts in Phila?

If so how much weight does this Part-Time job hold and can it really make me a more qualified buyer? 

If so how much weight does this Part-Time job hold and can it really make me a more qualified buyer?

The weight along with notches in the joists required me to redo every bathroom floor from joists to subfloor.