Another relatively easy way to know for sure is to have an appraisal done.

Hi BP'ers,I'm in contract to purchase a property in the Easy Bay and I'm working with several partners on the deal that are contributing capital.

Not saying it's not possible, but this is likely the hangup. buying cash and then cash-out refi is easy and done all day, even with commercial loans, but likely all will want you to carry some liability in some form (skin in the game) that said, I'm just one lender I can't speak for all of them

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I will also need to insure the properties, so references to agents in the area who could give me advice on the reight policy will be welcome too.Thanks in advance,Carlos

Everything seems to be much more expensive for multi family units as opposed to multi family.Also, the turnover and vacancy ratio is way higher in multi family whereas you could have the same tenant for years and years with a sfh.In a down market, selling off one sfh is fairly easy, try selling an apartment complex when nobody has cash.

Are you referring to taxes or lawsuits or something else?

At $2--4/foot it's reasonable, almost tenant-proof (easy to repair if/when damaged) and perhaps BEST of all:  HYPO-ALLERGENIC!   

David - thank you for referring your very helpful posts, they are most informative and I've subscribed to your blog. 

If you can't find one let me know and I will refer you.In the future you will start asking for all money up front before lease signing.