We are interested in multi-family buy and hold investing to start.

Counties use it for land trusted to non-developement.While they may not be 'illegal in all 50 states' they are often a horrible vehicle to get you where you're trying to go.

Currently seeking SFH and/or small multi-family deals. 

Are you planning on continuing to invest in multi-family residences with family?

I'm completely open to the idea of having a location in an "up and coming" neighborhood, but at the same time want to be in an area that I'll enjoy living in on the weekends that's fairly walkable and will be able to commute to work (west suburbs) fairly easily.I've met many people whom have stated multi-units were the way to their success.

A multi-family property or what?

I'm hesitant to let go of that, but selling would free up a decent amount of equity (in our market, I know 25k isn't much in most areas) to make a decent down payment on another multi-family, which is what we ultimately want to do with our REI careers.  

I am hoping to pickup my first multi family property and need some of your help on the analysis.

Hi BP family,I'm a first time investor, and thanks to all of y'all, I'm about to purchase my first multi-unit property.

My strategies are primarily buy & hold on multi/single family and subject-to transactions.