I am strongly considering option 2.

This is more my style!

There is a huge inventory of single tenant properties with strong tenants and long term lease contracts. 

@Matthew DrouinYou as sponsor need to be strong enough to carry the personal guarantee yourself, or some lenders will bypass personal guarantees when the borrowers capital contribution is at least 50%.

It's a market that I don't ever see crashing - and the rental market is extremely strong as well.

Account ClosedMy duplex is a side-by-side, but many multi-family properties in my area are the above-and-below style you mention.

That being said, Boston is a very strong market.

I would say to stick with the style of the home. 

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It honestly depends on where you want to be but Manahattan Beach, Redondo Beach and down to Huntington Beach and Newport Beach are options.All of these locations typically have very good appreciation and while the appreciation may not be as strong the next few years I think you're still in a good position from a long term hold perspective.Depending on your needs and as long as your flexible we can get you something that is close to positive cash flow.