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When should I transition from SFR to multifamily?

Around 8–12 SFRs, when operational overhead exceeds the benefit of additional doors.

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Direct answer

Around 8–12 SFRs, when operational overhead exceeds the benefit of additional doors.

Expanded explanation

A 20-unit apartment delivers same NOI as 15 SFRs with one roof, one PM, one set of utilities. Common transition path: 1031 multiple SFRs into a single MF asset.

Examples

  • 12 SFRs producing $4k/mo → 1031 into 24-unit producing $5k/mo.

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