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Multifamily Investing

Scale your portfolio faster with duplexes, triplexes, quads, and apartment buildings.

Why Multifamily?

Multifamily properties offer economies of scale, reduced vacancy risk, and faster portfolio growth compared to single-family rentals.

Small Multifamily (2-4 Units)

  • Can use residential financing (FHA, conventional)
  • House hacking opportunity — live in one unit, rent the others
  • Easier to manage than larger buildings
  • Good entry point for new investors

Commercial Multifamily (5+ Units)

  • Valued based on income (cap rate), not comps
  • Commercial loans with different terms
  • More opportunity to force appreciation
  • Professional management typically required

Key Metrics

  • Price per unit — Compare deals in your market
  • Gross Rent Multiplier — Quick screening tool
  • Cap Rate — Primary valuation metric
  • Expense Ratio — Operating expenses as % of income