Single Family, Or Multifamily

[Tyrone Adams]

I currently reside in Atlanta, Ga and I’m looking to invest in a rental property. I’m just not exactly sure which market is doing better or on the rise in my area. Should I look for single family or multifamily (duplex). Just to add I’m also open to different cities within Georgia.

[Thomas S.]

The single family market pricing is driven buy home buyers. You will pay more per door and with only one door/tenant your expenses will be higher and cash flow lower if not negative. You might have appreciation but you have higher risk while owning.

Multi units are more competitively priced per door, have lower expenses per tenant and will usually produce much higher cash flow. Much lower investment risk.