They are appealing, but if you're trying to rehab a distressed MF property it will require a lot more precision.

I'm not too experienced in rentals .. but $212 /mo for all 5 units doesn't sound appealing to me ..

Your present situation, strategy, and future goals are important considerations to reach a proper determination.Buying down the interest rate can be a nice carrot to you, but it is certainly very appealing to the lender because it will increase the yield on the loan.Paying an additional amount each month is a great way to reduce the amount of interest you pay (interest is calculated on the unpaid principal balance).

Curb appeal attracts better tenants.

Sell the SF condo and take the proceeds and roll them into some SFR rental properties, probably in Austin.However, the idea of a fourplex of SFRs in Sonoma County is appealing as well.

Tenants also like not having to deal with yard upkeep.This has the added benefit for me of curb appeal, smaller utility bills on turnover, and nicer properties tend to draw better tenants.

My house there is paid off and I could save a lot of money to put towards my investments if I lived there, but I really love this area and would like to stay if possibleAn appealing option to me at the moment to get started is a live-in flip.

I know it adds curb appeal to the home but this is money I could spend on the inside.It would Be better to get a new drop in tub/shower ect...with the cost being around $1,000 for that and I would get a better return.Also I've only had one person give me a price so I plan to meet with 2 or 3 more.

Comfortable sounds satisfied and that is what appeals to me.

I found the idea of lake-side communities that were more affordable than the North Shore to be appealing.