With a tenant occupied multi-family it's an iffy situation where I may be able to see only some of the units but not all, then it's a bigger leap of faith.

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I'm still trying to negotiate the price down on a local multi-family.

First time REI here. My business partner and I are looking to buy a duplex for $140,000. We would live in one side and rent out the other. Both sides have two bedrooms and one bath a piece. The duplex was built...

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

looking at buying a property for buy and hold to rent found two properties that are close to same price not sure which is the better way to go the single family home is in a better area rent from 800-900 multi unit is in an area full of more renters when its full would be around 1300 but the single family house is a spot where the values or more likely to improve faster and make easier to sell for a way out if needed down the road so what are your opinions thanks

There are many markets that seem to buck that trend as well like LA with 15.8 new jobs per unit but vacancy rising 40bp.

I'm also looking to connect with anyone else who may have helpful information to share.Several years ago I purchased a multi-family property in MI (my home state), on a 203-k and it wasn't the most positive experience, but I learned a great deal in the process.

@Arktavious Sally That seems reasonable enough I'll have to learn more about assignments and multi closings then I think.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.