From google: “The Fair Housing Act (FHA) does not apply to certain types of rentals, including: Owner-occupied buildings: If the building has four or fewer units and is owned by the person who lives there Single-family homes: If the owner rents or sells the home without using a real estate agent, and they own no more than three homes Religious organizations: If the property is only available to members of the organization's religion Private clubs: If the property is only available to members of the club Senior housing: If the property is designated for people who are at least 55 years old Even if a property is exempt from the FHA, it must still comply with the law's ban on discriminatory statements, notices, or advertising.

I probably wouldn't want to use a DSCR loan then, because my interest rate on the multi-family is much lower than the current rates. 

., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

Sometimes, mixing family and business can be difficult, but I am happy you all are thriving.

I am creating a 5-7 year plan of action for my family.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

I hope to invest in a SFR or small multi-family unit (i.e. house hack) at our next assignment to dip my toes into real estate investing.

@Lindsay Davis"$150,000 can buy you a tenant-ready 3 bed, 2 bath single-family home in a B-grade neighborhood.

In north/central NJ, 95% of serious arms-length real estate deals (i.e. not wholesales or  family/friend), attorneys will be assisting.

This is especially true with single family homes.