Life changes made it necessary to find a new living arrangement and if I'm going to move then why not buy and utilize financing for owner occupied multiplex?

I have gotten seller financing from this exact set of steps, which may enable you to find a seller-financed property.  

You'd also need to establish a budget, and secure a master insurance policy. i THINK you need to do these things before reaching out to your municipality to have it converted officially with the county or city but they would be the first ask for steps in order.i will add, this would make financing on these units a bit challenging, as in the mortgage world, at least initially, they would be considered "non-warrantable" condos.

Lots of misconceptions about LLC's when it comes to financing real estate.

To get started, focus on getting prequalified, networking with investor-friendly agents, and exploring seller-financing opportunities.

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How did you finance this deal?

@Charlotte WilsonAs long as you continue to occupy the property you purchase with an FHA loan and you're not applying for owner occupant financing on the other property, that shouldn't be a problem.

Using a Whole Life Insurance (WLI) loan avoids banks but accrues interest, potentially reducing policy benefits—compare this with other financing options like HELOC or seller financing.