For example, she would not live in that multi either - there’s just no way.

I just closed on a 4 plex that came with 3 tenants. They have a lease with the previous owner but it’s already expired. In Michigan, it defaults to Month to Month. I was going to issue a 60 days notice to 2 of the ten...

I don't have any special insights on Birmingham....but you can set up keyword alerts here on Bigger Pockets so anytime someone posts about Birmingham or multi-family properties you'll be notified.

I was hoping to "house hack" my first property (preferably a small multi family; less that 5 units.. but a SFR would work as well).I only want to buy in an area that i would live in myself, i dont have high standards but i dont want to live somewhere of poor quality or in a dangerous area either. 

Local mom amd pop owners of tired looking multis get a postcard from me. 

I have also recently, last two years, started into multi-family which caused exponential growth. 

I’m brand new looking to get into real estate via multi- family homes or house hacking.

My goal is to invest in single to small multi-unit properties within the next year.   

My goal is to invest in single to small multi-unit properties within the next year.

After 2 years of occupancy (VA Loan), refinance and take the equity to purchase another multi-family.