Generally there are three categories of multifamily investment properties – which will greatly determine your loan options.These three categories are based on the number of units at the property.2-4 Units: While these are “multifamily” properties in the sense that there are “multiple units” – you will generally have very similar options for financing to traditional residential loans on single family rentals – think the traditional 30-year fixed rate conventional option or DSCR Loans – and the coveted 20% down payment option too.

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

The eventual income from real estate will supplement our retirement and SS so we can do the things we want to do with our time.The best part is our kids will be in a much better place financially due to this and it can change our family tree forever.Funding:HELOC on CondoW2 JobsLightStreamEstimated Equity:4/18/2023 - $165k4/19/2024 - $207kEstimated Value of Assets:4/18/2023 - $232k4/19/2024 - $1MNothing wildly impressive for equity growth, but if our portfolio property values average 3% growth annually, we are getting $30k in appreciation instead of $7k.

This sounds like a good plan - sticking to the duplex or SFH for students is good too since most DSCR Lenders generally stay away from "student housing" but if you are looking to purchase a rental property that can easily be utilized to rent to any tenant (adult, family etc) including students, you should be OK

I have a single-family home that is my primary residence.

Hello, I'm looking to buy my first multi family  property  by the end of the year!

Single Family Active, Pending, and SoldPast 30 Days East Roseville 9566118 New Listings20 Homes Accepted an Offer13 Homes Received Multiple Offers29 Homes SoldPast 30 Days Elk Grove Laguna 9575827 New Listings24 Homes Accepted an Offer15 Homes Received Multiple Offers39 Homes Sold

If I do move, I'm considering a house hack on a multi-family, ideally a 4-plex.Honestly, I'm familiar with downtown Houston, Spring, The Woodlands, etc. but nothing past the Galleria on the West side. 

We love commercial transactions as the funds are usually safer than with single family investors.

There are many ways to make money in real estate, but few are as relatively easy and low budget as small multi-family properties.