Real Estate Investing Glossary
Multi-family property
A multi-family property is a building or complex with more than one separate housing unit, such as a duplex, a fourplex or an apartment building.
A multi-family property is a building or complex with more than one separate housing unit, such as a duplex, a fourplex or an apartment building.
Why it matters to a Las Vegas investor
Multi-family property puts several tenants under one owner, which changes how income, vacancy and management work. Our articles compare it with single-family for Las Vegas investors.
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Questions about Multi-family property
Is multi-family always the better choice?
Not always. Our article on multi-family versus single-family weighs both property types.
What counts as multi-family?
Any property with more than one housing unit, from a duplex up.