With a primary residence you will likely get the best rate too.I will add that 5% conventional doesn't work as well as 3.5% FHA.

FHA will allow up 96.5% financing on a 1-4 unit property for a primary residence purchase. 

My primary residence is central PA but split time between New Hampshire, Central PA, Central Jersey, and NW PA.

From my employer, I have legal insurance through ARAG that covers 100% of attorney fees when buying a primary residence, filing fees are extra.

Written by attorney investors, it's full of practical advice about the management of investment property, has sample forms that can be edited, and - most importantly - tells you what your primary state laws are and where you can read them.

We did buy the basic indoor system for our primary residence and use it everyday.

My question is would it make sense to save for down payment for another primary residence and rent this home out with negative cash flow to get into the REI game.

The primary motivators in retaining it and dipping our toes into the rental space are: 2.50% APR and sufficient margin to cover maintenance/capex/vacancy based on "recommended percentages of gross rent."

My primary goal is to verify current employment, wages, and outlook (if they will go this far).

Are there any lenders offering HELOCs for small business owners who primarily use bank statements to qualify, especially those with write-offs? The credit score is around 720, and the property is owner-occupied, which...