Meanwhile, you can park your funds in some other shorter-term, more liquid investment.

If it’s being purchased as an investment you would generally be looking at a higher interest rate, shorter loan terms and larger minimum down payment.

Additionally, I would set up a acquisition an rehab line of credit to leverage funds so oyu can by more in a shorter period of time.

The extra bathroom for the kid entering their teenage years (1 hour per morning in the bathroom = needs own bathroom), shorter commute for your wife (happy wife = happy life), bigger yard for your dog, you get the idea.

There is a pretty steady flow of available multi-unit properties there (many more than areas of Cobb with decent schools) and in areas that I personally would consider reasonable to live for a shorter period to house hack.   

the business id number they provided is 15 numbers long and I thought an ein was shorter.

Commercial or business loans are also an option, but those are usually have a higher interest rate and shorter loan terms.

Maple is a duplex with two sides, right and left, 18th Near is a shorter drive from us  than 18th Far.

Assuming my plan will work I estimate my cash flow would be about $285/month because of the higher rates and shorter term on the HELOC.

Be prepared to pay a higher rate, have a shorter term, and put down 25%.