You would think that this would be obvious, but it's not (for newbies)And don't be afraid to p*ss off the seller....on the last house I bought, I offered $60k less, and the sellers got irritated/insulted and refused to even counter.

So after being laid off a few times in the last 8 years I decided to get back into investing but this time focusing on buy and hold multi family real estate so that I could built wealth that could help me retire my wife who just had a long battle with cancer and survived , but is now back to work, and I want to give her a relaxing life free of all the stress of the world (by the way did I mention she is also in the mortgage lending field) so that explains the urgency to retire her from w-2 work ! 

In the last 3 years, I've worked with over 650+ new Hosts. 

I helped some BP clients purchase a package of fourplexes last year and they've already raised rents by 15% in a little over a year of ownership.

It won't stay that way forever, so enjoy it while it lasts

The hard data that tells me it would not last over duration is the 10 year has a ton more support than the market expected(see current rate).

I am a realtor in Marlyand and last year I bought my first duplex which I currently house hack.

Lastly, having a reserve fund is key to offsetting unexpected costs, especially with reduced cash flow from the loan repayments.Hope this helps, and congrats on tackling creative financing!

This isn't the last home you will be buying in your lifetime.He should not get upset that you are doing your due diligence.

Or they can be sold to investors.I think they are particularly attractive for new investors to buy as a house hack - you live in one and rent out 3, most, if not all, your expenses will be covered.Look at what it last sold for, has it appreciated?