I was interested in a property (my first multi-family) and my realtor at the same told me she attempted to contact the selling agent but received no response and left it at that. 

I am actively looking to use the cash-out funds for an investment property (SFH or multi family) and am excited to build my portfolio.Hoping this story helps anyone out there looking for their 1st deal!

This would either be living in a home that you can rehab as you live there (preferably for 2 years for the home gain exclusion so you never have to pay tax on the gain up to $250k or $500k if filing joint taxes) OR buying a multi-unit property and living in one of the units and renting the other ones (you can get conventional residential financing up to 4 units). 

Probably a different story if you're focusing on large multi unit deals though.

I'd prefer a duplex/multi but it seems more realistic to focus on SFH with roommates at my price point ($400k+/-).

I am a multi family investor in Birmingham and would like to ask for some help determining the best type of flooring to use on the entire unit.

I recently backed out of a multi-unit in Bakersfield due to issues similar to what you are going through.

Exactly this example - selling agricultural and purchasing a multi family residential rental building.One limiting factor though is going to be that you will need to take title to the new property as the same taxpayer that owns the old property at least initially. 

Looking to set up an LLC with a partner for multi-unit rentals in Rochester, NY.

In "small town Iowa"  we have multi family houses and real estate and everything, and we make offers after due diligence.