. ($2000 wouldn't even cover a new HVAC system.)   

But you could buy your home and then invest in a small multi or apartment complex in a rust belt city.

Idéalement un multi-familial, 2-3-4 plex

BUY quality SINGLE FAMILY homes SFH.that appreciate.4.Always do a home inspection using a certified home inspector ( with utilities turned on) and separately  hire an A.C. company to thoroughly inspect the state of the HVAC ( it might be blowing cold air today , which passes a home inspectors test) but the coils might be shot and the system riddled with leaks and crushed air handling tubes.

I took the initiative to learn as much as I possibly could about the business, particularly small multi family buy and hold.

Through lots of reading and learning we have decided to try to find a multi-family/duplex to live in and rent.

I’m a 32 year old IT systems professional.

Hi John,Multi family in the  bay area is tricky.

That newer asphalt, or when it is resealed or newly striped, looks pretty sharp (but then you have some costs and maintenance), but I am not sure the attractive lot would bring much more in rent nor would gravel drive off good tenants.Finally, I shovel snow with the body sled type shovels and it would knock me out without a smooth surface underneath like asphalt or cement, so with gravel maybe check how that would work with your snow removal system (be it shovel, snowblower, or plow truck)...probably gravel best fit for plow truck...Best of luck

We are considering a property with two commercial spaces and two 1/1 apartments. The realtor just told me we need 50% down. Has anyone experienced this and are there any other options?

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