It took way too long, 13 grueling months while going through a divorce but kept me occupied. 

Fully occupied and cash flowing Lessons learned?

Hi James,We at Aslan do these types of mortgages, however there are some limitations for most lenders.For FHA, VA, and Conventional Energy Efficient Mortgages the property must be occupied as the borrower's primary residence, so they are not eligible for investment properties.

Hi Dennis, I'm facing a serious issue with Blue Orion, who are illegally occupying my home and collecting payments on Airbnb without paying me for months.

As a general rule, If tenants occupy the property for 30 days or more, they are generally treated like long-term tenants, with the primary difference being specific terms in the lease agreement tailored to the mid-term duration.

He currently occupies it, I do not live there.

If you can buy owner occupied property at the lowest down payment and lowest interest rates, occupy for 2 years and move on to the next for a few years...you will have strong winds behind your back, in terms of cash flow and equity buildup. 

@David RutledgeRealtor here who works with investors in both the STR and LTR markets.Consider my local area of Long Beach, CA.Most of LA and Orange County are STR-unfriendly but Long Beach just opened it’s regulations to allow non-owner occupied STRs.Aside from being a beach town in it’s own right, it is quickly becoming an aerospace hub.

If you ever get a property under contract that's occupied the best thing is to send them a letter and offer them $ for moving expenses, and get them on the phone to build some rapport. 

I have a 3 flat in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL that I am planning to list for sale in the next 3-6 months.Currently owner occupied in 1 unit (Duplex up, 3 bed 3 bath).The other 2 units (2 bed 1 bath each) are rented.I am wondering if it is more attractive to buyers to leave the 3 bed 3 bath unit vacant when I move out, or should I place a tenant in there and then list for sale?