Considering your goal of house hacking a duplex, while FHA loans are common for first-timers, there are alternative financing options to explore:Conventional Loans: Need more credit and down payment, but offer flexibility. 203K Loans: Ideal for fixer-upper duplexes, bundling purchase and renovation costs.VA Loans: Great for vets—no down payment, competitive rates, and no mortgage insurance.Portfolio Loans: Private lenders, good for unconventional income or credit histories.Hard Money Loans: Quick, high-interest, good for investments or major renovations.With $30,000, mix it up—use it for a down payment, maybe pair with a conventional or FHA loan.

Drinking plenty of water and bringing along nuts/trail mix or a piece of fruit while out on the road has definitely been a plus in my experience.

It's a mix of things, takes trial and error along with time chatting/networking

I've had a mix of both. 

I'm not really a fan of mixing the two types of rentals in the same building.

Buy mix of BDCs, public debt, and private debt and relax.

An example of this would be mixing your personal money and LLC money in the same bank account.3.

If you jump the gun now, or a month from now, you've interrupted that emotional journey and are giving them mixed signals with your premature interest. 

Hey all, I’m looking to purchase a rental property in Cleveland, but I’m getting mixed messages about whether or not I would qualify for a mortgage because I’m Canadian.

If mixed in with your deposits and reserve funds, you may accidentally spend money you shouldn't have.