If I recall correctly, four units is the maximum size before you're considered as full-commercial.

This makes the similar sized duplex units look like a steal.One big problem is that the current owners of the old houses can't find a replacement home.My idea is to let them trade up into a duplex in their same neighborhood.  

I have served twelve years plus change in the Army.

It is incredibly difficult to get good renters for a house of this size ... because the rent is high(er) and the utility bills are hard to handle.  

Instead of just having forum posts, it could serve more as a listing service with an integrated map, property price, details, etc.

.$150k cash once current rentals are soldLooking to build in an area where land is approx $450kAverage house size in this area is 3500sfAverage sale price of houses in this area is $500/SFI have a day job in the construction industry and would build this house in addition to my day job.  

Hello all,   I will be moving to San Antonio for 7 months for purposes of serving our great country.

1.AHH I see,it was so obvious that I missed it.2.I keep seeing that its considered unlicensed brokering/frowned upon and some have been called out on it,thats why I wasnt sure if it was even legal.3.Too late,I already own and live in a sfr(though your way was originally the plan,we were discouraged by lack of affordable,decent sized multies in my area and eventually bought a sfr)I kick myself EVERYDAY about that and its been since 2008!

They hate landlords and see them a turnip to squeeze, the neighborhood sized cities are like little fiefdoms, and many cities require landlords to pay expenses directly like trash and sewer. 

Home prices range from $40k for a 2/1 rancher that is vacant and needs full restoration to $400-$500k depending on size and location (some riverfront, no private docks).