.- Single family and multi-family properties means that the investor takes a significant (or all of the) exposure on the property in the event of damages and repairs while with a condo such costs are shared.- Condos are typically closer to very busy areas like city centers (while single family and multi-family are further away / in suburbs) which, in the case of a buy-hold-rent strategy, means that the investor will have more traffic / demand.- Smaller properties are usually easier to off-load (more liquid) because our society is seeing very high levels of migration (people travelling or moving for work constantly) / people less inclined to partner / have families / people more focused on work / and pied-a-terre concept.- Condos are much easier to maintain internally than larger homes.- Condos are easier to manage as Air B&B than larger homes.- In the case of multi-family properties, sharing a home with two or three other families where everyone knows everyone can create issues if they don't get along as the close proximity doesn't allow for any privacy.Happy to connect with you and speak in more detail if you are interested in Massachusetts!

All,I own a 4 bed 2 bath single-story single family home in the Sacramento area—this I have rented for the last few years. 

Single family, multi-family? 

My main focus right now is build to rent multi family houses in central Houston.

I work with only a couple clients per year (friends/family) since I have a full time job outside of real estate.I was reviewing all of my fees involved with being an agent and currently a REALTOR which are:1.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

The seller can disappear from contact over time and not be available when you go to sell - you need their assistance oftentimes depending on the lender.Yes, you can use contact with sellers or they die, I always work to have information on at least one family member and let the seller know why.

Buy a multi family, live in it , fix it up, while renting out part of it.

Sure, managing what you've got is important, but without a deal, you're just spinning your wheels.Now, when it comes to buying up properties, multi-family ones are a whole different ball game compared to single-family homes.

I own a single family ranch house in Massachusetts, just north of Boston.