Many SFH's or a few apartment buildings?

[Mike D.]

What do you more seasoned investors prefer holding as long term rentals, many SFH's or big apartment buildings. I can see pro's and con's to both. It would be interesting to see your points of view.

[Peter Giardini]

I started with SFHs. They were cheap, easy to put tenants into and cash flowed.

Then I started buying up and down 2/1 duplexs. These were even better. Net cash flow almost tripled.

Then I started to buy 5 - 6 units apartments. Better cash flow, less running around.. but more tenant issues.

Then commerical (small assisted living)... bingo... if I could buy one of these a year... I would be set. Over $3K per month in NET cash flow and about 20% expenses and almost no management.

In short... I will stay with small commercial... it fits my criteria.

Pete