Who are the top 10 single family investors? 

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

Also is you purchase say a duplex and plan to live in one unit you can use the income from the second unit as long as there is a tenant with a 12 month history.

You can use a VA loan or an FHA loan for small multi family property as well as single family. 

I'm looking to invest in my first property in Denver and would like to acquire a small multi-family (3-4 units), live in one of the units and rent out the others.

All have been returned by USPS not received although notices were left.It is my understanding these certified letters are useful in small claims court by  showing a history of notifying and requesting they trim their trees.

Hello BP Family! 

Within a year my wife and I acquired four multi-families properties with a total of 20 units, and eventually another building to rent out (currently a bait and tackle shop) as well as an Ice House.

I've had one bad investment that I have held onto, but it's because I love the property and spend time there with my family in between mid term tenants.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?