@Tyler Dunkel Did you think about applying to the city's ADU program? 

. - Lower down payment programs. 

This would put my conventional mortgage at 15-1600 a month with unknown costs for repairs to get the 6 unit functioning.  

Depending on your market buying a duplex might be feasible but many down payment assistance programs do not offer credit for multi-families. 

     - Current rent rates are roughly 200-250 cheaper than what this market could support "ONCE" homes had some love.         17 doors,  Total mth Rent 9,600    (avg 564/mth)Consists of: - 1 apartment - 8 door, built 1980, not beautiful but functional.

The HVAC is functioning fine at the moment.

So while your program maybe a little unique today I did over 600 of those loans back in the day.

There is a program called TSAHC which was created to help buyers purchase homes.

Expect a higher rate and/or fees with these types of programs.

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