Mine was one of them and because we are just a small family, I think they want to sell it to us rather than investors.

If that's what you really want, maybe a friend or family member would enjoy making some extra money.

Hey Chris,The first question for most lenders is exactly what @Devin Peterson said, they want to see experience doing larger multi-families.

Looking into single family houses or multifamily, as there is an actual land that you own and potentially build ADU/DADU in the foreseeable future.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

My plan would be to stay with family in CA the 2-3 months I am back from work in the U.S. , and have the property 100% rented out for the year.

Orlando is one of the most hot market in real estate, so finding the right property management company that handle your property in the most professional manner possible in all aspects is really challenging. you want a company that specializes at residential real estate either multi or single family and most likely serving the area that you are investing in. 

My questions: 1. 2-4 units multi-family property strategy is better than buying 3 SFH in that market?

First the approved tenant moves in: perfect applicant, single mom with one kid, no pets... soon her adult kids move in with their kids and then her ex moves in with his kids and their kid's kids and their pitbulls and mastiffs...