Finding a good deal is the biggest challenge.

My husband and I gutted and rehabbed (biggest job was a new kitchen) our first home ourselves (aka no hired help) as well so we are not afraid of getting our hands dirty.  

Back to SFH, perhaps my biggest problem is sourcing.

Low price multi units" are not friendly to "the year of passive income"Probably the biggest difference is your comfort with leverage.  

Right now, the 10+ property would be the biggest interest to me too as it would increase your portfolio the fastest.How is the area and building itself?

One of the first ways which is illustrated throughout this thread is the harsh contrast between the idealistic view of real estate that we imagine (and which is marketed heavily by unscrupulous gurus) and the reality of real estate.The first hurdle to get over on the path to success is to be able to push through and to oftentimes be your own (and only) cheerleader and to be okay with it.

My biggest pet peeves are those, usually newbies, who blast out deals before they are under contract and those who do not know basic information about the property.

My biggest concern, owning 50% of the property could mean owning 50% of the mortgage as well, and if your partner screw up it might get to you, but you will need to provide more details to your lawyer.

It's your biggest asset right now. 

Trulia’s valuation measurements comes from looking at prices compared with the historical norm in each market.Real estate investors in California that rely on hard money lenders to finance their new purchases and refinances have been hitting the appraisal hurdle pretty hard.