Yes I am looking for a multi family to live in part of it.

I just closed on a multi family house that I'll be living in.

Continue reading and watching videos.

I'm finding the hard part is more finding properties that are in a good location and also don't have restrictions on short term renters (either hoa or local regulations).I've reached out to owners with the same basic offer (increase rent, cover repairs up to a certain amount) and most people are hesitant to even discuss it, so i think it's a sheer numbers game and being ready to buy a property when one shows up that matches my criteria

If I'm analyzing deals on multi's, should I expect to get the trailing-12 and rent rolls before I make an offer, or do I review those during the due-diligence period?

It seems from what I've seen here on this forum that it's hard to get that good of terms on cash outs unless you own multi-family commercial properties. 

In today's very low interest rate environment, something in the 6-8% interest rate range usually works for both parties.

Drive around Torrington and Winsted or New Britain and look at the good neighborhoods and then find multi families close to or next to those neighborhoods.

We're looking for a lender who can help us purchase a multi-family building in NW Indiana.

You have to watch out for the Single Family Homes that are zoned as SFR but being marketed as Multi Family.