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Updated almost 7 years ago on . Most recent reply

First property: need opinions
HI BPers!
I am in the process of buying my first multi-family property with the purpose of house-hacking. The inspection just came in and I need to replace the roof. I am approved for an FHA loan. The dilema is:
1. Should I tap into my IRA and take the 10k I have penalty free to use it to repair the roof .
OR
2. Should I talk to my lender and try to get a 203k and include the roof and some other repairs on the loan.
Ideas are more than welcome.