Some of the family-business real estate companies are starting to move from the (typically) patriarch who started the company in the 90s into the kids who are in their early 40's +/-.  

Albany, Syracuse, FL, NC, OH, TX).If you are considering small multi-family properties locally, you're in the right County!

I’d love to hear more about your experiences over the years.We are specifically looking to purchase single-family homes in the $80,000–$150,000 range and are considering renting them through Section 8.

., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

I found a single family home built in 2004 for $240,000 and believe I can get 20% down within 12 months.

If you're busy running a ranch and raising a family, you don't want calls at 11 pm to unclog a toilet.

To OP, it's not as scary as you think it is, this will be your first home purchase, you can purchase a multi family or SFR and house hack.

(particularly true for single family homes)  Tom and Aaron may have different experiences.  

That kitchen looks good but needs more stuff so families can cook and eat there.I think you guy look good in the photos, but it can be a turn off to prospective guests so I would remove those.

The majority of the business I do is buying small multi families and identifying the towns that are more favorable for investing.