If you lived in for at least two, then rent it out for less than three before selling, same rule applies.  

The appraisal districts are required to assess each property at least once every three years.

Have you considered starting with a quad-plex, renting out three units and living in one?

To get going on multifamily you'll need three things: 1.

@Joe FairlessJust yesterday I was driving back from a road trip and I had downloaded three podcasts to listen to.

How much were three original duplexes in total and what are your expenses connected wih them.  

I picked up a three-bedroom house in a decent neighborhood in St.

Interactions with the legal system always leave a trail, should you sufficiently irritate Attorney Sanchez, he can prove certain connections with maybe 5-10 minutes on Lexis-Nexus.

From these three avenues of education you will begin to learn about several other sub-topics which will play an integral part in your business.* Marketing* Negotiating* Building a Team ( Agents, Attorneys, Contractors, Accountants, Other Investors....)* Farm Areaand so on..

Any one of the three will be found attending my Black Diamond event in Worcester, depending on topic.