After that, I would like to flip and possibly manage multi-family homes, single family homes and apartments.

I'm in good shape, can lift heavy objects, grew up as handyman for a single parent family, etc. 

About to buy a single family house in the 36605 area in Mobile.

Looking to acquire a 2 family house that is really a single family with an in law.

Can I buy a single family home with the intent to immediately rent with a low down payment conventional loan?

(We are currently seeking multi family deals as well.)Background:We own a triplex in Hawaii and three properties in Florida; of which 2 are single family homes and one duplex.

Duplex, Triplex and Quad are valued the same as single family.The value of anything up to 4 units is strictly based on comps.Anything 5+ units switches over to an income based valuation.

House hacking may still be an option depending on where you live, it just won't be as lucrative  there are many cities around the country where a single family home will have a granny flat in the form of an attached room with a separate entrance, a casita in the backyard or even a basement apartment. 

But that's the only way to grow. putting yourself outside of your comfort zone is the only way that eventually this stuffed becomes your comfort zone.Keep your long-term goals and the big picture in mind - you are not only living for free you are also building Equity every single month.

Buy my first single family but I am looking to put efforts to buy the multi-family any advise?