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Jason Munger Converting a single family to multi family (duplex)
13 February 2017 | 0 replies

tl;dr - what do you need to do to LEGALLY begin using a single family home as a multi family rental property?  (yes, I know this may vary by city, but I'm looking for basic advice to get started)Looking at a property ...

Megan Roche Why finance multi-family as a single family?
21 January 2017 | 9 replies

Hi everyone, Thanks for reading! Can you share any links or information on why someone would need to finance a multi-family (triplex) income property  as a single family? Pros and cons? All info welcome! Thanks again,...

Nick Rogers Single Family property into a Multi Family property
25 March 2017 | 4 replies

Hey everyone. Brand new to the game!I have been listening to podcasts on a regular basis. I want to bounce an idea off of the forum.Im planning on buying a small single home for my family. Im also looking for a large ...

Tyler Brown First investment property - Single family vs. Multi family
17 July 2016 | 14 replies

I've been researching purchasing my first rental property in some low property values/low tax blue collar areas for a while now.  One of the main things I'm trying to decide is if I should go for a SFH, or a 2-4 unit ...

Travis Hawthorne BRRRR - Start with single family or multi family?
12 December 2020 | 3 replies

Some background on me: I am 36 years old. Work for a tech company in sales. I average $250K year in W-2 Income. Excluding retirement funds I have set aside $300K of investment capital to start. Education is degree in ...

Iman Yu single family vs. multi family properties in Houston
9 September 2015 | 7 replies

hi there, I am pretty new to real estate investing. I would like to find my first property in Houston in invest in. I am positioning myself to be buy & hold. From talking to people and listening to pod casts, it s...

Abigail Long Purchasing family home/add to title/multi family
10 November 2022 | 6 replies

Hi all,
Look for some advice. I’m active duty military and my parents have had a home here in Hawaii for 30 years.
They currently owe roughly $260k on it. And, it was appraised for over $650k. It’s a single family h...

Regis Filibert Apartment complex vs multi family vs single family
9 June 2015 | 1 reply

I'm just starting out as a real estate investor. I've read a lot about different investment techniques and strategies. I'm curious what is the best way to start out with investing. Should I buy a single family home to...

Nick Mess 2nd Purchase: Single Family or another Multi-Family?
8 April 2019 | 9 replies

Hey all, My first project is a house-hack in Dover, New Hampshire. I bought a duplex and am living in one unit (1.5 bedrooms) while renting out the 2nd unit. It's going pretty well but I am trying to figure out my str...

Matt Ferch Pros & Cons: Single family & Multi family
17 June 2019 | 2 replies

Hi you guys, I am trying to organize thoughts around single family vs. multi family.  I’d like to be confident and knowledgeable enough to articulate the rationale for either niche. This is my work-in-progress list. T...