I would recommend getting the largest (most bedrooms) cabin you can afford.

It will be a struggle to find a small house I can afford on my own, even though I am a relatively high earner with a stable job.

Since then I’ve gotten married, and found out that my wife has a serious and urgent health issue.

But if I found a good 2-4 unit that I could afford in my desired area that is definitely a great idea!

According to YIMBY Law's interpretation of the law, the new buildings that replace the old ones have to be made affordable as defined by HUD, even if the current rents in the old building aren't.

Very time consuming unless you can afford to hire a bird dog or 2 to do it for you. 

i like my main job in the health field but i'd also like to live a little and travel (i want to travel the world before i'm physically not able to anymore) without worrying about my patients or answering tenant calls. i currently own 5 multifamily properties i purchased from 2009 to 2013 and they are all free and clear.

The affordable entry price and steady economy is also attractive. 

Roughly $825k of properties is what you can afford including closing costs and fees.

Can the area and existing tenant base really afford $1200/mo?