@Jeff Dimock I believe that many investors choose the ACV option due to bad communication between many agents and their clients.

Buying new for a rental is not cost efficient since as soon as a tenant leaves the next tenant starts with a used appliance anyway. 

The number of targets will be so small you could still do it efficiently.

I feel like there's a much faster and more efficient way.

Most people will discuss the following benefits of multifamily (1) economies of scale (2) for 5 units and above, you can impact the value of the property by increasing the NOI (3) efficiency...all units in one location (4) some regional multifamily vendors/contractors for things like painting and flooring are very affordable, quick, have systems in place and will be around for the long haul.For me, I moved to MF because I had too...not enough time to source SFR.One of the biggest challenges you will hear about MF is finding good property management if you have to outsource.  

Hello, I am looking for some help to be able to figure out which approach is the most tax efficient approach.Here is the scenario...I have 300,000 dollars which I am going to spend on a Duplex.

He is accustomed to working with investors and has been great as far as communication goes.

Electricity varies widely based on two factors: 1) provider - we have deregulated electricity service here in Texas, with a wide range of plans and rates: and 2) How energy efficient the home and particularly the A/C unit is.  

I guess that their expectations of performing quickly, and efficiently should be reciprocated.In the end, I really can't walk.  

In my experience agents do not like to communicate the lease option offer because they will not get paid as quickly.