I plan to focus on multi-family house hacking for at least the first 2-3 years, hopefully leveraging 203k Streamlined loans to let me do minor rehab work on semi - turn key properties. 

For instance Brandon from Bigger Pockets always mentions in his webinars/podcasts that he is looking for 200 per sfh and then 100 per unit for multi family.

For instance Brandon from Bigger Pockets always mentions in his webinars/podcasts that he is looking for 200 per sfh and then 100 per unit for multi family.

If you owned ten small multis, each in a different city, I would say it's much more attractive to own all ten in the same city or maybe two at the most.

you could actually paint a black line where one unit ends and the next begins, then choose colors that look good together...light gray, dark gray, tan, brick, green, colonial blue, like bm historical colors or some other palette.

Multi investing is about income generating not appreciation.Make sure you maintain your property and keep your rents at full market rate and the rest is out of your hands.

Are there any issues with renting a single family home to multiple families, if the house is equipped to do so? Does the home have to be classified as a multiple family dwelling by the taxing district? Wondering if th...

I am looking buy & hold value add, large multi family properties where I can force appreciation.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

If so, is it a single or multi family?