It will depend on how many tenants are living in each unit, the municipality, and area you are in.

Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.

Rental income flows through to the trust or beneficiaries depending on setup, and proper tax planning with a real estate-focused CPA ensures compliance while optimizing write-offs and long-term tax efficiency.

Facebook Marketplace and local real estate groups can also be effective depending on your area.

.📈 Deal Snapshot:• Location: Prime (STR-eligible area)• Purchase Price: $1.995M• Renovation Budget: $50K–$100K (cosmetic)• Down Payment Needed: $400K–$700K• Projected Nightly Rate: $1,000–$2,000• Gross Monthly Potential: $20K–$45K• Exit Strategy: Hold 2–5 years or refinance after stabilization💼 What I’m Looking For:• A capital partner to help fund the down payment• Equity stake OR a fixed return structure (flexible depending on your goals)• You can be completely hands-off — I’ll handle all renovations, management, and operationsAbout Me:I'm a real estate agent based in West Hollywood with short-term rental and renovation experience.

.📈 Deal Snapshot: • Location: Prime Malibu (STR-eligible area) • Purchase Price: $1.995M • Renovation Budget: $50K–$100K (cosmetic) • Down Payment Needed: $400K–$700K • Projected Nightly Rate: $1,000–$2,000 • Gross Monthly Potential: $20K–$45K • Exit Strategy: Hold 2–5 years or refinance after stabilization💼 What I’m Looking For: • A capital partner to help fund the down payment • Equity stake OR a fixed return structure (flexible depending on your goals) • You can be completely hands-off — I’ll handle all renovations, management, and operationsAbout Me:I’m a real estate agent based in West Hollywood with short-term rental and renovation experience.

It might make sense but talk to a good tax professional.If you have lived in the "Family Home" for 2 out of the last 5 years there is a capital gain exclusion $250 or $500k depending on filing status. 

Something that didn’t depend on me showing up every day to keep it going.Looking ahead, I’m excited to continue growing my investor network, partner on more deals, and build something that creates long-term freedom for my family and the people I work with.

Like @Kyle Vogeler mentioned we rent a dumpster depending on the space to park it.

But also, I would say that single family you will likely have longer term tenants depending on your area and how nice of a place it is.But a duplex you have to deal with managing two units for the same rent as the single family.