Duplex Househack Scenario Help Please

[Tom Hastert]

I came across an off market lead for a duplex. As I am interested in househacking a duplex, it is ideal that at least one unit be vacant for me to move into.

This lead/property has both sides leased. Assume I would not have the 20% down for an investor loan and I would be trying to get in with a lessor down owner occupant loan.

Does this situation make this deal void (meaning, I have to pass on it)? Or are there other creative ways to salvage this?

How do I free up one unit?

Is there a rule that leases need to be honored even when ownership changes, i.e. can tenants be moved out at time of ownership change?

Is there a way the seller can free up one unit?

Can the tenants be negotiated with?

What creative ideas exist to still work out an offer with seller?

How else can I negotiate with the seller to "control" the deal/property until such time a vacancy opens up one unit?

Thanks for any ideas