Think Refinancing would be best bet as I would have a fixed interest rate but would have to find a bank deal that closing costs to make it worth it. 

I am in the process of refinancing one duplex to pull money out for a down payment for this new place.

I used a VA Loan and bought a duplex in Oakland 2 years ago for $375K...it can be done...no work needed on the property....it is in "The Hood" but so what....i'm refinancing out of it next year.You can also try a USDVA loan and that should allow you to buy a pl;ace that needs some fixing up

Tammy, I see several disadvantages to combining the properties into a single tax parcel.1) if held in separate entities, your liability is limited and you have significant asset protection.2) individually, you can borrow against the properties either through refinancing or Heloc.

I'm looking for a cheaper and more sustainable option than renting and figured house hacking (buying a duplex) while rehabbing, then renting the other unit, and refinancing would be my best bet.  

, seller's agent notifies that the seller has a 31k lien on his persons for refinancing his student loans (title company found this on the last title search).... house does not close. 

The interest rate on the HELOC may be higher than refinancing, but if you do a cashout refinance, you're paying interest on money you don't need until you find the right property.

In the past couple weeks I’ve spoken with over 30+ banks, not exaggerating, and I was unsuccessful in refinancing a manufactured home I bought & rehabbed a couple of months ago - asking many Nationwide Banks, Local Banks & Credit - a few will, but only if its a Primary or Vacation Home (LESSON LEARNED!!!)

Refinanced immediately after finding tenant and using that money and we got our 6th rental and going to close Monday cash from another wholesaler. 

I'm new here and this will be my first investment property that I'm buying with my brother after refinancing our current house.