Just hard since it's still a single family home. 

Single-family can work too; it just depends on the numbers.The easiest way to think about it isn’t “does this qualify,” but “does accelerating depreciation actually move the needle for me now?”

Because the numbers are a little easier to manage, many investors are actually finding greater success with single-family or small value add SFRs, particularly those that require minimal maintenance or have below-market rents.Good luck!

We've been doing a mix of custom residential projects - single family renovations, additions, new builds, etc. - as well as developer driven urban infill projects - small apartment and condo buildings, duplexes, ADUs, site analysis studies, etc.

It would be a traditional long term lease property. 3 bed, 2 bath, single car garage. 

Quote from @Michelle Backer: I am also looking for single families as welll.

My goal is to hold as many rentals (single/multi) as possible, own some land, fix and flips etc., Looking for that cashflow.

The flood of strategies—house hacking, BRRRR, single-family, multifamily—can be overwhelming and leave you spinning your wheels instead of taking action.That’s why I’m kicking off a new series:24 posts, over 8 weeks (3x/week), starting Q1 2026.Each post will break down one key strategy, framework, or decision point designed specifically for investors who haven’t purchased their first property yet.

As we move towards the end of 2025, I figured it is time to take a moment to reflect on the evolving landscape of single family real estate. 

One of the biggest challenges we’ve encountered is competing with large scale co-living operators like the Historic Central State Mansion, which can offer rooms starting around $450-$500/month along with amenities that single family rent-by-room properties simply can’t replicate—such as a pool, gym, and on-site coffee shop.Beyond pricing pressure, shared housing also comes with increased operational complexity.