Also, I only take care of the inside of the unit so very little issues there, so less expense.My SFR's are different in that I need to have some money to address major issues, like Roof repairs, painting (inside and out), etc. 

Tucson Section 8 is valuing my two- and three-bedroom units in a duplex well below market rental rates because they said they don't have data supporting higher rents specific to duplexes (they won't compare to SFHs or Apartments).   

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

I Surely will check those once she shows me the voucher and if my unit is still vacant.

Hello,I just bought a SFH in Southern California and planning to do a full gut and convert the garage into a unit.

I'm considering also listing my units on AirBNB to flex as a STR when vacant, especially since there's demand for STRs in the summer months.

However building small unit count, small units is very expensive housing.  

Here's the revised budget for a similar project in New England: Land Acquisition: Approximately $100,000 (reflecting the higher land costs in New England) Utilities and Tap Fees: Adjusted to $9,800 (originally $7,000 in Ohio) Engineering, Building Permits, and Architect Fees: Adjusted to $7,000 (originally $5,000 in Ohio) Construction Cost: Adjusted to $252,000 (for up to 1,125 square feet at $224 per square foot, considering the higher construction costs in New England) Total Adjusted Project Cost for New England: Approximately $368,800For a more ambitious project aiming for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit covering 1,750 square feet in New England, the budget adjustments are as follows: Land Acquisition: Approximately $100,000 Utilities and Tap Fees: $9,800 Engineering, Building Permits, and Architect Fees: $7,000 Construction Cost: Adjusted to $392,000 (for 1,750 square feet at the adjusted rate of $224 per square foot) Total Cost for the Larger Project in New England: Approximately $508,800These adjustments reflect the anticipated increases in project costs due to the regional differences in construction expenses and land prices between Ohio and New England.

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

I personally recommend the Conventional 5% down program for a 2-4 unit primary residence--this allows you to get started with very little funds and take advantage of primary residence rates while still becoming a landlord right away.