Want a mix of cashflow properties, buy and hold SFH, etc.

If it is to be a larger rehab ( like 3 or 4 units) and requires an Architects plans its best to ask the Contractor to bring in their trusted architect rather than adding another player to the mix in my experience.

The reason I throw flipping into the mix is because I have a dog who doesn’t totally love the idea of new people always.

One unit at $1400 has new carpet and paint a few months ago, so mostly just the second unit since they have been there for years and would need rehab.4) Neighborhood is full of duplexes and a mix of folks, so some risk there in terms of having a potential bad tenant.5) I have not seen any other duplexes on the market near this area under $400K so it seems like a good deal for the shape that it is in compared to bordering towns Sisters and Bend which are higher cost and in poorer shape.

Do not mix businesses.

@Dave Wittnauer valuation of these multi tenant buildings can be a challenge considering the tenant mixes and various lease terms and duration's.

I've read some mixed things since I know you can't advertise a property you don't own.

Now is the time to look at a retail center you own and see if the tenant mix is optimal for today's environment  and would it be best if that tenant actually went out and you could replace them with a stronger tenant?

Based on my research there seemed to be mixed opinions on the 20% down, but for me the PMI feels like something I should avoid if I can.

A pre-ordinance (built before July 8, 1957) residential building or building of mixed residential occupancy, not complying with the requirements in force and applicable to the building at the time of its conversion, may be altered so as to legalize one dwelling unit, in addition to the number of dwelling units originally authorized, providing that said unit was determined by the office of the zoning administrator or the zoning board of appeals to have existed prior to July 8, 1957, and provided such building complies with the other provisions of this chapter.