Owner-Builder Construction Loan (Challenging but Possible)Some lenders offer owner-builder loans, but they usually require:✅ Strong financials (good credit, assets, low debt-to-income)✅ A solid construction plan, budget, and timeline✅ Proof of prior experience (renovations help, but formal experience is a plus)✅ A licensed contractor or project manager to sign off on the build2.

I don't know if credit unions can ever do this stuff?

Quote from @Clayton Silva: Quote from @Jeffrey Blackman: Quote from @Clayton Silva: 2nd position HELOCS on investment properties are typically capped at 70% LTV and have rates ranging from 9-11% just a heads up unless you use a local credit union where you have cash on deposit with them. 

They have come to me about buying the home but I have a collection account about to fall off my credit in a few months so I am not sure I would qualify (in addition to my income may not be high enough).Are there any workarounds to maybe purchasing the home?

Finally got done building personal credit enough to seek pre-approval (as I have only just turned 21 years old).

You should never use a debit card or pay for medical expenses from your HSA, ever!

-After the second eviction, I specifically asked FPM to focus on tenants with better credit scores, even if it took longer to find someone.

He has since restored his credit (740) and has stable employment.

Just as a comparison for using greater Cincinnati credit union they have at top tier credit score 6-7% on 7-12 year fixed rate loans, 9.5 on variable loans and 5.25-6% on 10-30 year loans.

How affective are physical mail cards with deal machine?