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.: In a prior post from about 2 months ago, Kerry Malarkey and Nathan Gesner mentioned a small landlord is exempt from FHA requirements requiring the acceptance of emotional support & assistance animals if one of the following is true:"Owner-occupied buildings Properties with four units or fewer that are owned and lived in by the ownerSingle-family homes Homes that are sold or rented without a broker by the owner, as long as the owner doesn't own more than three at once" (Quote from Nathan's reply))https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1219359-pitbu...Given this, if a landlord does qualify for the exemption, what exactly does this mean? 

The key is ensuring the after-repair value (ARV) supports refinancing to pay off the initial funding without overextending.Fix-and-flip - This requires sharp numbers and market knowledge.

These are the critical tests you will need to achieve and support with a detailed time log.

Creative ApproachesIf the organization is hesitant about a sale, consider proposing creative terms:Seller Financing: The non-profit could retain an income stream from the property by financing the purchase.Partnership or Lease-Purchase Agreement: Offer to lease the property with an option to buy, giving them time to evaluate the relationship.Donation or Support: Consider including a donation or offering support for their mission as part of the deal.

Again, treating folks with housing support funds with the same dignity and respect as everyone else, usually nets quality clients that listen and do their best to follow the rules.

You can do any strategy you want personally so long as the market data supports a 1:1 under STR, MTR, or LTR income strategies.

I'd really like to see something legal in nature that supports the deal failure, however I'm not sure exactly what to ask for. 

Does anyone know a property manager that supports small self-storage rentals in addition to residential rentals?

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