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With this info I can provide you with more information as there are some good programs out there but if you are interested in 2nds for example the really good programs for seller financing may not be as ideal as one catered towards seconds as an example.

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I think my ideal investment is a fix up duplex.

.- The reality is this depends on each individual caseworker.

But as far as for payment, yeah make it easy for peeps to pay you is always ideal I think. 

I've been a long-time renter in the Portland, Oregon market and would love to purchase my first house hack next year: a duplex or triplex, ideally. 

You can always tap into HELOC for a safety net in the short term (not ideal) but there if you need it!

I am open to learning from experienced individuals, whether through phone calls or Zoom meetings, to deepen my knowledge in this area.

I was told the investor pays to lease out the entire flat for 6-12 months and then sub-leases the individual rooms for a profit.