Hello.I am looking to purchase my first property in Tucson within the next 6 months.I am looking for either a solo property (condo, townhome, single family) or preferably a decent multi-family property.Does anyone have l advice for a first-timer about the market or anything I may not have even thought of?

I am not a wholesaler or a house flipper, but I do invest in commercial multi-family properties in the Sacramento and Stockton areas.

Lots of opportunities to be had in the greater Phoenix market from small multi-families, to condos, short term vacation rentals, or SFH homes.

Newbies should consider the lower prices of vacation areas to buy their first multi-family.

If  anything house hack the property you use an FHA loan on (I plan on doing this with a multi-family property).

but I’ve found that I’m constantly going back and forth between apps (Zillow, Trulia and Realtor) to figure out what info I need.Would be great if one site had all the info easy to access/search.I know some apps allow keyword searches but I think a 6 unit specifically may not show like something like “multi-family” would.

My goal is to own a multi family unit in the greater DC area (locations outlined below) by the end of this year.

What is the formula or points of reference to calculate investing in a multi-family? 

After Dad died, Mom ended up losing it to the bank.Looking back after that happened, I began to consider real estate as a vehicle to financial independence.

I was initially drawn to the area due to the inventory of small multi-family properties (side-by-side duplexes specifically), the prices at which they were listed, and the current rents.