Check your surroundings before making any investments.I have a 3 family and condos In the mutlifamily I installed a coin laundry washer and dryer for all the 3 units and it has work so far.However the first and second unit  has their own hookup but not the third unit.I’ll do my researchThank you! 

You can typically gain more value by duplexing the 1st unit down with the basement commanding more rent.

First time MF investor.  18 units, (6 duplex 2 tri), $810k purchase price, $120k cash down payment, cashflow after all expense and reserve and project note payment is $1600 per month.Bank to finance $690k. 

The problem is that I can't afford any that me and my fiancee would actually live in.We've looked into condos in downtown Long Beach and are excited about all of the construction going on https://la.curbed.com/maps/long-beach-development-...So we've turned our search into condos in downtown Long beach.  

I bought the property with an FHA loan, and need to end the month-to-month lease on one of the units (it's a duplex) in order for me to move-in.

My wife and I both live with her parents so I don’t have a mortgage of my own to pay so that gives me a little freedom to look at different options out there.My question is should I start with duplexes or single family’s and should I stick to one form of rentals or should I have a mix of both also how much should I spend for my first rental?

Hi Bigger pockets crew I'm from the Bay Area and considering to buy a condo or town house in the east bay with my fiancée.

That being said, I know Jordan well and while he wouldn't brag I can tell you he is an expert at scaring up off-market stuff, so you should definitely connect with him.Here are my thoughts on your criteria: B- area or better: No problem there are lot's of B- or better areas with duplexes. 

We are also considering maybe doing a 2bed 2 bath condo more downtown where it may be easier to rent out, but there is HOA fee with that. 

Specifically I am looking at condos in the Waterville Valley / Campton area of the White Mountains, NH.