Depending on your area, it can be a pain to set up multiple LLCs and keep them running.

Maybe it can help you in your specific situation, it depends.

I like the idea of no pets and that is decent income (depending on what the rents are).

Depending on the application, first, last, security, and another month or two.

I don't know about doing a refi, I think it depends on your situation and rates.

They have a form you can fill out and submit, might be able to do it online depending on the city.  

Depends on your goals!

Note this can be pro or a con depending on your strategy.

And you'll have the best rate/points options with a primary residence.Option #2 is great, especially if you're willing to move into one of the units (because the down payment minimum is just 5% or 3.5% depending on program), but as you mentioned it's really tough here to find small multifamily here.

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