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All Forum Posts by: Michael Blizniak

Michael Blizniak has started 10 posts and replied 16 times.

Post: FHA loan occupancy loophole?

Michael BlizniakPosted
  • Monroe Township, NJ
  • Posts 16
  • Votes 1
Cosmo Iannopollo Thank you for your response, based on previous response and now your response I have quickly got that out of my head as I have zero interest committing any federal laws. That being said my idea behind the 10% down is that I thought it would be more appealing to a lender to see I was able to save significant more giving me a edge there as well as significantly reducing my monthly mortgage payment cost therefore I'd be keeping more of the rental income for my self instead of having a higher mortgage payment. Again I'm new and maybe completely off here but that was my impression, please correct if I am wrong. Thank you.

Post: FHA loan occupancy loophole?

Michael BlizniakPosted
  • Monroe Township, NJ
  • Posts 16
  • Votes 1
Upen Patel Thank you very much for responding I had a strong feeling that was the case I just wanted to confirm that with someone experienced so thank you for that. Now my question if you don't mind is... when it comes time for me to seriously start looking around and shopping for a loan what questions should I be asking the lenders as far as their restrictions and internal overlays go?

Post: FHA loan occupancy loophole?

Michael BlizniakPosted
  • Monroe Township, NJ
  • Posts 16
  • Votes 1
Hello I'm new to this forum here, made an account today. I'm 20 years old have a job with decent income for my age and living at home so I have virtually no bills. Both of my parents own their own business. My mom a hair salon with 3 apartments over the salon my father a landscaping business and also has 3 units over his garage where he keeps his equipment. So not very advanced but I have some experience in helping rehab, dealing with tenants when parents were unable and a general understanding of how everything works. I am itching to get into rental properties, my plan is to save a majority of my income as I have no real bills and obtaining a FHA loan and putting down 10% cash vs the minimum 3.5% to increase chances for a 4 unit home. Unless their is something I don't know I don't believe I will have an issue doing this as I know rental income will count toward my income. However what I want to know and been trying to research is if there is any way around having to occupy one of the units for a year? Maybe live there on paper and have my mail routed to a PO box? Don't want to do anything illegal just looking to see if there are any solid ways to get around that loop hole. Thanks to anyone who reads and responds, exited and eager to be a part of the forums

Post: Getting started with FHA loan

Michael BlizniakPosted
  • Monroe Township, NJ
  • Posts 16
  • Votes 1
Hello I'm new to this forum here, made an account today. I'm 20 years old have a job with decent income for my age and living at home so I have virtually no bills. Both of my parents own their own business. My mom a hair salon with 3 apartments over them my father a landscaping business and also has 3 units over his garage where he keeps his equipment. So not very advanced but I have some experience in helping rehab, dealing with tenants when parents were unable and a general understanding of how everything works. I am itching to get into rental properties, my plan is to save a majority of my income as I have no real bills and obtaining a FHA loan and putting down 10% cash vs the minimum 3.5% to increase chances for a 4 unit home. Unless their is something I don't know I don't believe I will have an issue doing this as I know rental income will count toward my income. However what I want to know and been trying to research is if there is any way around having to occupy one of the units for a year? Maybe live there on paper and have my mail routed to a PO box? Don't want to do anything illegal just looking to see if there are any solid ways to get around that loop hole. Thanks to anyone who reads and responds, exited and eager to be a part of the forums

Post: Getting started with FHA loan and not occupying

Michael BlizniakPosted
  • Monroe Township, NJ
  • Posts 16
  • Votes 1
Hello I'm new to this forum here, made an account today. I'm 20 years old have a job with decent income for my age and living at home so I have virtually no bills. Both of my parents own their own business. My mom a hair salon with 3 apartments over them my father a landscaping business and also has 3 units over his garage where he keeps his equipment. So not very advanced but I have some experience in helping rehab, dealing with tenants when parents were unable and a general understanding of how everything works. I am itching to get into rental properties, my plan is to save a majority of my income as I have no real bills and obtaining a FHA loan and putting down 10% cash vs the minimum 3.5% to increase chances for a 4 unit home. Unless their is something I don't know I don't believe I will have an issue doing this as I know rental income will count toward my income. However what I want to know and been trying to research is if there is any way around having to occupy one of the units for a year? Maybe live there on paper and have my mail routed to a PO box? Don't want to do anything illegal just looking to see if there are any solid ways to get around that loop hole. Thanks to anyone who reads and responds, exited and eager to be a part of the forums

Post: FHA loan to start out however...

Michael BlizniakPosted
  • Monroe Township, NJ
  • Posts 16
  • Votes 1
Hello I'm new to this forum here, made an account today. I'm 20 years old have a job with decent income for my age and living at home so I have virtually no bills. Both of my parents own their own business. My mom a hair salon with 3 apartments over them my father a landscaping business and also has 3 units over his garage where he keeps his equipment. So not very advanced but I have some experience in helping rehab, dealing with tenants when parents were unable and a general understanding of how everything works. I am itching to get into rental properties, my plan is to save a majority of my income as I have no real bills and obtaining a FHA loan and putting down 10% cash vs the minimum 3.5% to increase chances for a 4 unit home. Unless their is something I don't know I don't believe I will have an issue doing this as I know rental income will count toward my income. However what I want to know and been trying to research is if there is any way around having to occupy one of the units for a year? Maybe live there on paper and have my mail routed to a PO box? Don't want to do anything illegal just looking to see if there are any sold ways to get around that loop hole. Thanks to anyone who reads and responds, exited and eager to be a part of the forums