Anyone know the answer to this, or is it a decision strictly up to the home community?

I know the seller is a little squeamish and just wants to close quickly and FHA tends to take longer they are more strict about the properties condition (chipping paint etc) and I do not want to scare him away. 

If location is strong and not much vacancy in the market do not expect landlord to negotiate much at all and for them to be very strict on what they will agree to.

VA loans are strictly for owner occupants. 

Plus my initial thoughts for purchasing were strictly for a rental eventually, and I'm in a great A location next to so many things, and Portland has already started spreading out where I am and developing the area for huge growth. 

But the closing costs are higher and the renovation process is very strict.  

You can start smaller (6 to 8 units)  and work your way up.Screening in a strict but responsible process that will help you with your occupancy rate percentage when it's done correctly.

FHA has very strict guidelines on how they lend.

I invest in multi family including duplexes and I have one 12 unit apartment, strictly buy and hold.

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