If you are considering looking in that location, I HIGHLY suggest you connect with a local expert like @Josh Green

I have seen loan products that will let you purchase a mixed use property to live in the residential unit, but that is a specific product and you should consult and expert to see the best option for you and your cash on hand.  

definitely didn't think about any of this so i was glad i came to seek advice from experts.

I won’t pretend to be an expert by any means as I have only been at this for 4 years and have 5 properties, but I thought it could be helpful to share actual numbers and different ways to look at them.

Do you have live meetings to ask questions to experts?

Hey Jaron my team and I are experts in this area feel free to reach out

The project yielded strong returns, demonstrating the power of strategic renovations and expert project management.

Im no legal expert but belief if you get foreclosed on 2nd home and you still owe money they can come put lien/go after first house.

I’ve heard from many (non-experts) that I’d need to stay for at least 5-7 years to avoid taking a significant financial hit, but that feels like a waking nightmare given how much this issue affects me.Financially, renting it out isn’t an easy solution either.

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating with integritySo, start out by CONSISTENTLY posting what you are doing on whatever social media channels you currently use.