Rates may still be high, but sometimes they’re more flexible with repayment options than a mortgage refi.Family Loan Structure: Since you have an existing interest-free loan from family, you could talk to them about restructuring or even adding onto it, if they’re open to it.

Fortunately lenders are starting to seeing the bigger picture and comp these additions more in-line with multi-family, rather than SFH which it is. 7842 Lasaine Ave, Northridge.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

WHATS GOING ON BIGGER POCKETS FAMILY! 

Quote from @Eli Fazzo: Hey Bp family, I’m looking to move to Lexington, South Carolina area within the next year or so.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in Plymouth.

In my opinion, the easiest path to investing in real estate is house hacking a 2-4 unit multi-family property.You have the right idea of getting around other like-minded investors. 

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

Or if your gut tells you that your family will be happy in this new location, then follow that instinct!

I see some larger single family homes in areas that appear to be zoned R2 that, at least from a physical perspective, seem like they could work for this.