If you're purchasing a single family home you can use traditional financing like you probably did on your house or you can do a commercial loan.

I've been looking in deal finder for properties and noticed to multi families aren't showing up in map view, but when I search them by address the listing appears.

I agree that is will be a gamble as to how well it will do.Also, ask the owner if they will entertain partial owner financing to keep from dragging family and friends into this risky business venture.Maybe even rent from owner for a year with right to sublease to see how it goes before committing to a purchase.

I bought 2 multi-family apartment buildings and plan to purchase another this year. 

I’ve seen countless stories of families choosing between groceries and rent, or parents juggling eviction notices while trying to shield their children from the stress.

I have helped several investors recently acquire single family homes around the $400K price point that rent in the $2,200-$2,350 range.

I have no social sphere or contacts family or friends in Oregon (I don’t know anyone besides my fiancée).Goals: continue to have flexible schedule while enjoying what I do (selling real estate) and making good money.

I have no reason to stay in Gilbert, other than it's where my family lives currently, so it's nice to be close. 

Also if you have a single-family house already sometimes loan underwriters don't approve you moving from a single-family to a multifamily.

Context:I’m seeking advice from those experienced in real estate investing and financial freedom strategies.I recently bought a multi-family property in Newport, RI, using my VA loan for $695K.