Hi,as far i was aware this whole time when you owner occupy your duplex one side and rent the other for 2yrs and you sell it within 5yr period there is no capitol gains tax.

Fannie/Freddie will allow you to have UP to 10 personally guaranteed loans residential loans period.

The Attorney review period was done 2 days ago. 2.

This regulation only ask about another 6 months  Holding period is 18 months, as I recall.

Ultimately I do not want to be over leveraged, stuck paying a high mortgage for extended time, or live in a home that needs work I can’t fund what are your thoughts and recommendations for how I should structure my first purchase?

They are good money makers but if the buyer doesn't perform at closing or after inspection period you look like a scam.

Hi Ian,I might do that deal if I also felt that the rental amount was projected to go up (like in a high growth market) or if appreciation looked to be promising and I wanted to exit the investment in a short period of time but in general, by doing the deal with only a 6% profit, the margins are slim to make it worth it in the short term at least.~ Lindsey

Essentially, we want an extra room with a bathroom and a small kitchen primarily for our own use and for extended family to use.

Hi Ahmad - What is the seasoning period?

Lots of people complain about the "timeline" risk.Start looking for a replacement property during the marketing process of the property that you are selling.The 45 day ID period only starts on the day you sell your relinquished property.