It's certainly possible....but it just iust isnt likely to work.I also dont think he is likely to find what he is looking for in NoVa.  

I am in NOVA (Herndon) and using this site for almost a year now.

I can tell you where that is PG, MoCo, DC, Frederick, NoVa...I have an idea in Baltimore....but someone up there probably has firmer data on what areas.

I do all of my investing in small multi-family properties in Nova Scotia.....this is a year of growth for me too, i've gone from 8 to 20 units since January.......and will get to 30 by the end of 2016.   

I'm really not an expert yet on vacation rentals here, but Dec-Mar are peak months for longish term vacation rentals.  

I'm also in Virginia (NoVa).  

I work in DC/NOVA and currently am renting in Bethesda.

He is a mortgage broker in Nova. 

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Jud Holmes at Nova Home Loans has done my and my friend's/client's FHA owner occupied multi-families and is familiar with the process.A lender and agent experienced in duplex, triplex, and fourplex buildings would tell you the lender will count rents towards your income, allowing you to borrow more. $200k would make it difficult to get a decent multi in Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe, but with a little more you can.