I'm interested in a 5-unit or larger for my next purchase, depending on any number of other factors.Happy to be here and looking forward to making great connections!

Again, I do not like being in a tenant's unit without them there -- it can open up a can of worms. 

Please share any great data sources you have found or tips on evaluating areas.My 1-year goal is to purchase 3 multi-family properties, with 8 to 40 units, at least $5000/month of initial cash flow, and some opportunities to improve operations and increase cash flow.I am hoping to forge alliances with like-minded investors to fund Win-Win deals.I am so excited that I have officially started my RE Investing journey!

I am negotiating a purchase of a mixed unit property (consisting of 4 residential units and 1 commercial space0.

I like that they have built-in solar panels and batteries to power the home in the event of a Grid-down sitaution.My concern would be: will they be valued as manufactured homes are?

@Hannah Lewis Yes, I have 11 units in Albany.

Another approach is "house hacking," involving the purchase of a multi-unit property, residing in one unit, and renting out others for short-term stays.

I tell them it's just a formality, even though it is ordinarily the beginning of an eviction process.In the lease they give me the right to advertise the unit for lease 30 days in advance online, with a yard sign, and with a sign in the window.

When I'm evicting tenants from a unit, I always put the tenant's name and the words "and all others".

A couple of facts: a) Not planning to sell it anytime before 5 or 10 yearsb) Planning to refinance it next year or so, after the renovations are overc) Planning to use the unit with backyard as short term rental- General contractor gave me a very high number.