I would like to find a small multi-unit or even a decent single family to househack.

They will go to 80% CLTV on a Single Family Unit.

After months of listening to every single BP podcast, reading all the BP books and countless posts, I finally closed on a 3-flat in Chicago that I’m house hacking.

On the flip side, if you own a stand alone single family home near the beach and you use it as a vacation rental, you  will still need to provide amenities in order to compete.

Recent events have pressed more of a NEED than a WANT- looking to get my brother-in-law into a flip or BRRRR-type property for a few reasons: 1) Get a young single father an alternative living arrangement to current situation 2) Allow him to pay down debt 3) Get him interested in real estate investing for lifelong financial benefit.

Leaning towards single and small multi's to begin and get me started.

I think it may be easier to help you if you told us your goals - are you looking for single family homes or multis?

So far I just have my single family home.

My guess would be because single family attached housing is more common there than in the USA. 

Now, take Brandon's advice from the podcast and take one actionable step every single day.