Probably the first time Americans were introduced to the concept of a family compound was in 1960, when Sen. John F. Kennedy ran for president and spent time at his father’s family compound on the ...

Multi-family homes are residential properties that incorporate multiple residences into a single building. Multi-family homes start at two residences—known as a duplexes—and usually top out at four.

Multi-family homes can be a great way for novice real estate investors to get started. They’re also a popular option for ...