We purchased a 10 unit property in Madison fl. It's a bit out of the way. The break down is 6: 2 bed 2 bath
3: 1bed 1 bath
1: 2700 commercial building once used as a daycare

We get $500 for the 2 beds and $400 for th...

I would really like some feedback on what realistic numbers look like for a duplex house hack, as I am struggling to find that unicorn property where everything fits perfectly and I don't want unrealistic expectations prevent me from ever pulling the trigger.To set the stage, I have been looking for multi-family properties for me to house hack into in the Maryland area for a few months.

For example why did some target single family as opposed to condos or multi families house?

A property in which the Seller may carry with less down COULD work, but would most likely require more than 10% down just to cover costs of sale and commissions.What about a house hack of a multi-unit in which you hold 1 of the units as a 2nd home, and rent out the other units? 

A commercially zoned section of town here in Bucks County PA has a mixed use property for sale, and I am interested.  

Which ones make life easier, are the most useful the most bang for your buck?

After you have a few bucks, you'll be able to more comfortably take on a rental property (or 2 or 10) with creative terms that don't need good credit, and you'll be working towards "mogul" status in no time. 

Exponential growth opportunities along the way will not be over looked to add small multi family units to the portfolio as well.We joined BiggerPockets to gain knowledge, ideas, networking, and overall to be a part of the real estate family.Thank you all for taking the time to read our introduction.

Smaller town with high rents and very low vacancy.The current multi family is owned by a housing foundation in a smaller town (40,000 people) that has been subsidizing rents for seniors. 

So, from the get~go as a full rental, I'm $400.00 bucks in the red, monthly.