@Greg Scott A multifamily such as a duplex seem to be a better investment in Indiana than a single family home because it provides multiple income streams from one property.

You’re spot on, house hacking nearly always looks worse on the property’s cash flow because you’re removing one income stream.

I have a 2400 square foot cabin in the Smokies, sitting right next to a trout stream. 

There are also a pretty steady stream of Walmart shadow anchored centers in WV and VA, it seems. 

In essence, extended loan terms primarily benefit the lender, turning the borrower into a long-term revenue stream.

Look for one that handles the restaurant and any other income streams as well.

Properly insulating your investment assets from your personal assets through legal entities should negate this concern (not to mention controlling loss record from spilling into other assets you manage). 

I DO know that IF James is served a letter or sued by someone for allegations he poses, a large amount of highly engaging content will immediately appear on his YouTube channel, and likely spill over into these forums.

You’ll want to review how all of this interacts with your current income streams and overall financial picture to determine the best approach.

I was born and raised in Detroit,  but want to create another stream of income.