We financed this home at 80% LTV through a local bank (here is where I would have saved my capital and gone with FHA or another low money down strategy had I had the foresight, but alas, "it is what it is" as they say).My plan is to eventually use 1031 to trade up to 8+ unit buildings, then parlay that into either apartments, mixed use, or commercial down the line.Going forward: House hacking the duplex is clearly not the ideal situation with a toddler and a newborn.

My company doesn't care to get into residential agency, which is why I'd rather not mix the funds.

Personally I have mixed feelings about it.

Need to refinance my building. Lots of lenders tell me that they only do deals of 1 million and up. I only owe 409k. Anyone now of a lender who finances smaller deals? Thanks in advance. Omar

I own a mixed use property and majority of the property is for my vacation rental business.

For such a small amount can you use credit cards without mixing LLC money with personal money?

There is a mix of small to medium sized ranchers, cape cods, split foyers and colonials (850sqft up to 3000sqft) spread throughout with some mobiles mixed in. 

This has been very helpful and delightful to read. 

Subdivision have mixed demographics with older Southern original owners, newer Latino owners, and newer African-American Northerners.

My wife and I are currently buy-and-hold investors and have 5 units, a mix of SFHs, condos, and a duplex, plus have one flip underway.