Why I Switched From Single-Family Rentals to Multifamily

The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast · May 28, 2026 · 25m · transcript

Most people start with single-family rentals.

I did too.

My first deal made about $200/month.

Then I bought a 56-unit apartment complex with my parents as investors, and that deal changed everything.

In this episode, I break down why I switched from single-family to multifamily, including:

How multifamily properties are valued

Why cap rates matter

How raising rents can increase property value

Why expenses matter so much

The tax benefits of multifamily

Why one vacancy does not crush the whole deal

Why team-based investing can help you scale faster

This is not about saying single-family is…