The main hassle of conventional lending is being able to provide proof of income and seasoning.

I don't buy from assignors for two main reasons...liability and fictitious numbers. 

They may justifying paying more by claiming they’re paying the premium for the “business”, but since the “business” and the real property are inseparable the property owner will still benefit from the increased value due to the arbitrager efforts.  

Live-in-flip a four plex- live in one unit while you rent the others and benefit from the other 3 units paying a large chunk if not all of the mortgage.

Realistically, there should be no benefit, and there are probably some disadvantages, of doing what you propose.

What’s your main focus, or what are you hoping to get out of your journey here?

As both an investor and a mortgage broker who has personally used both options, I can say there are benefits to each.It ultimately comes down to comparing the two side by side based on your specific situation.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

Duplexes with separate porches and driveways act as SFH with benefits.  1.  

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