The SST doesn't apply for legal 2-flats so if you want to use FHA it's probably better to target those that maybe also have a non-conforming basement or attic unit.This is why the 5% down conventional loan is a game changer for house hackers.

@Eric Huntermark There are two big issues to be a real estate investor.

In today’s competitive real estate market, where inventory is tight and opportunities seem few and far between, many potential buyers are overlooking a game-changing option: renovation loans like the 203(k) and HomeStyle.

That's where the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation becomes a game-changer. 

If your reading some "How To" that came out between '2010' and '2020', that's some good fire starter, and that's about it's value in this market cycle and odd's are the market cycle of the next decade or two. 

We cannot breach our guests' trust by playing games with them. 

Real estate is a long game :)Food for thought, especially with a family.  

After 12 years in the furnished rental game, I'd say that is a pretty good sample size. 

I completely agree that having a clear strategy before buying is crucial—land investing isn’t a one-size-fits-all game.

In the last two days, I met with two business sellers who have net profits of $580,000 and $600,000 per year respectively.