Quote from @Himateja Madala: @John Underwood with 6bed/6 bath I am targeting more multi family travelers who prefer staying together.

Many landlords also prefer to rent only to Section 8 tenants, so it can be harder for voucher holders to find the right house unless it’s specifically listed as "Section 8 welcome."

Mark Vorkapich of Gladstone Strategieshttps://www.gladstonestrategies.com/I do agree with the above on checking with your current CPA to see if they have a preferred provider - sometimes it is easier and with better results if your team already has a good relationship. 

The best market for YOU, is the market that fit's YOU; you're situation, your preferences, you're resources, your knowledge level, you're risk aversion and about 40 other personalized factors to you. 

I'm doing this because then I can cashflow the renovation without having to take out reno loans, it takes a bit longer because projects get done as I have the money to do them but for me I prefer to be a bit more risk adverse and have less debt. 

It seems that having 5 units sends all the lenders into a frenzy as they prefer to loan on 4.

I'm looking to start off in areas with lower costs coming in, preferably under $100k single families but definitely under $200k. 

Some lenders offer this option, while others might prefer to handle each property individually.It will come down to the lender’s criteria, such as combined value, rental income (if applicable), and your financial profile. 

I would prefer some a group of nice tenants getting some sort of government support.

do you guys prefer to only invest in newer homes  i.e. built after a certain year to reduce the possibility of having to do a lot of reno on wiring, plumbing, etc. or does it just depend on seeing the house and determining the condition that its in?