I have found that multifamily properties tend to cash flow better than the single family homes. 

Purchase price: $45,000 Cash invested: $45,000 Single family buy & holdHey @Malcolm Grundy!

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

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

The recent earthquakes destroyed many multi-family complexes and will continue doing so.

Do you know if this would be an issue when it comes time to having my 5 year DCA inspection in ( mid 2025) as the property is only register with them as a 4 family?

But if your goal is to leave your day job soon, multi family will offer more cash flow typically.

Does anyone have experience exchanging their small multi family property into a single family home, use it as an investment property then move into it as a primary residence after meeting the requirements?

I've read BiggerPockets' Real Estate Investing book and am particularly interested in the house hacking strategy, as I'd like to move out of my current living situation.Our main dilemma is choosing between a single-family home (renting out one room to a close friend) or a multifamily property like a duplex or triplex.

I am partnering with another investor who owns 4 single family homes in that vicinity.