It would be required to be zoned for a duplex or to allow for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).

I'm currently house hacking a duplex in College Park and the siding needs to be repaired/replaced.

So we have been debating a couple options,1) Buy condo/townhouse (possibly without FHA) and then buy single family residence with FHA, move into the SFR and rent the condo2) Rent apartment, then search for a multi-family to buy and house hack3) Buy single family home and delay buying a rental due to save up for down paymentI would love to hear any advice or opinions on the options listed above (or any others) as well as, purchasing a property on a short time frame, and using a FHA loan on the second property instead of the first.

I've been mainly looking at duplex and triplex units, however, since I don't have that type of available cash ready just yet.

My goal is to build a small portfolio whereupon I can retire and draft rental income.I was recently making an offer on a turnkey duplex.

Not looking to sell as a duplex, this would be for a rental purpose only.

I intend to buy vacant plots and construct duplexes or triplexes.

I came across one gentlemen who says he’s looking to sell his entire portfolio of apartment buildings, Duplexes, triplexes and single family homes and he’s open to all offers.

(Before you get too excited, we're talking larger condos as student rentals here, so definitely no big boy stuff.

I'm not an agent or a mortgage person, but I have a duplex that I'm closing on right now out in Cleveland so if you want an "out of state perspective" let me know man.