@Grace Son it will depend on many factors?

My last option here is I could move out at lease expiry and get an apartment by myself until I could find a 2-4 unit place, but I feel like that's a bit of a gambling option.To re-cap, my plan is:1) Search for a duplex/triplex/fourplex and hopefully find something before March 1st2) If no clear path/deal in place by March 1st, continue to search for duplex/triplex/fourplex as well as a single family house3) Worst case scenario I could get a 1 bedroom apartment by myself (I really don't want to do this and want to start my real estate journey).I'd like to hear some feedback regarding how financially sound this would be and what factors I should consider when going this route.

The most important factors to consider are:* Population growth* Job growth* Modern/diverse economies*Capital investment*Business friendly climate* Landlord friendly statutes

Or is it one derogatory account, but with the tenants limited credit history...it made a huge impact.If it were me in this situation I would look at some other factors.

Your good friend Joe above was very smart as well for pointing out what appears to be the real underlying factor.

Both of these might factor in to your decision.

- What is the soil condition, and will it require any special treatment to be suitable for building?

Looks like vacancy rate, property management fees, etc are being factored into the math.

What other factors or conditions influence your decisions?

Another factor is going to be how much you have to spend.