Most will not do 100% loan-to-value so plan on something less than that for the loan amount.2.

Sometimes tenants bite, sometimes they don’t, but it’s worth a shot.Owner Move-In: If you’re planning to live in one of the units, you might be able to legally take it back.

Quote from @Daniel Tanasa: Another option is to get a small cash out refinance from the house you plan on fixing up, if is in financeable condition, and use that to fix it up, while still cash flowing.

Quote from @Patrick OHalleran: Hi David - I used HallCPA for a Consulting engagement (about $5k) and found the tax planning support to be very helpful. 

Ramping up this year but my wife and I ultimately plan to move to Georgia in 2027 (we already have a realtor for the curious). 

Our mental model is to have enough that someone arriving late could put together a bare bones meal for dinner and have the essentials for breakfast before they head out to get actual groceries. 

I'm finishing up an ADU garage conversion in Downtown Sac and plan to do medium term rental for travel nurses.

I have some upcoming repairs needed that outweigh the Homestead Exemption and plan to make my primary home a long term rental in the next 7 years but the repairs can’t wait.  

Your retirement plans and income needs will likely dictate what makes the "most" sense here.

Multi-family real estate is something I am planning on doing after I graduate college and eventually full-time.