Investor Mindset
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
![](http://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/assets/forums/sponsors/hospitable-deef083b895516ce26951b0ca48cf8f170861d742d4a4cb6cf5d19396b5eaac6.png)
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
![](http://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/assets/forums/sponsors/equity_trust-2bcce80d03411a9e99a3cbcf4201c034562e18a3fc6eecd3fd22ecd5350c3aa5.avif)
![](http://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/assets/forums/sponsors/equity_1031_exchange-96bbcda3f8ad2d724c0ac759709c7e295979badd52e428240d6eaad5c8eff385.avif)
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback
Updated 4 months ago on . Most recent reply
![Donald Aleshire's profile image](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/738598/1621496432-avatar-donnieales.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/cover=128x128&v=2)
Owner occupied refinances - Retired / No W2 income
Hello all, not sure if this the right location to pose this question, please let me know if there is a better category or location to post in.
I have moved away from my W2 job and living off of investment income (rental + stock portfolio). AGI is roughly $100k per year + a range of $500 to $3k in rental cash flow per month. I have 2 three unit buildings in Chicago and owner occupy one of those buildings. The one I owner occupy I am looking to Refiance out of the 6.75% rate I have currently in the future.
I know conventional lenders require a W2 income to refinance. Does anyone have experience/recommendations of lenders who work with investors who have moved away from W2 income and can prove self sufficiency?
Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions.
Most Popular Reply
![Brie Schmidt's profile image](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/169342/1621421059-avatar-chicagobrie.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/crop=500x500@0x0/cover=128x128&v=2)
@Donald Aleshire - conventional lenders do not require W2 income, they require a 45% DTI based on the income you reported on your tax return (last two years average)
- Brie Schmidt
- Podcast Guest on Show #132
![business profile image](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/marketplace/business/profile_image/1446/1720451383-company-avatar.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/contain=65x65)