The sales agent said he's built and sold other homes through her, so at first, it seemed like he is more like a GC who does this on the reg, but now it sounds like he and his family used the property last summer for family gatherings, etc. and actually lived there for awhile. 

Single-family?

Hi David, Are you targeting single family homes or multi-family properties?

Here's how to do it:1. open redfin.com2. search to buy, enter your query: Single Family 2/1 in zip code 95123 for example3.

My family and I are looking for a primary residence with the plan to rent it out after hopefully 5-6 years.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

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Often times even if its a single family home or a multi with separated utilities there are some utilities provided by local government.

I currently own a couple multi-family properties that are all LTRs and work a full time 6-figure job, so becoming an RE pro is almost impossible.

It may be lower since its a multi family (usually 75-70% max).