somewhere in the price range of 50k-100k, because thats  what I can put a 25% down payment on.It sucks not being able to take advantage of an FHA loan for my first home purchase, but I don’t see myself moving soon because my entire family lives in LA. 

For example you'd buy a 200k property for 100k, spend 50k to rehab and then get it appraised for 200k and pull a loan for 150k.

If you have money to burn, and actually have a successful investment/loan with this company, let us know!

One of the big benefits of buying the whole thing on a fixed rate loan is that one of your major expenses is fixed for a long period of time, including the cost of the land. 

Owner occupied loans have allowed us to purchase properties in markets with heavy appreciation, and potential for huge rent increases.

Nathan I think this is true if your just talking about rental props for landlording.. the last 2 to 3 years have been the best years of my career.. building new builds and Loaning our funds.

Buy a 2-4 unit property with an FHA loan (3.5% down), live in one unit, and rent out the others.

DSCR is an investment loan 

I'm calling for final on a converted garage next week.

Wife and I have finally agreed that it’s time to take action.