The property either has to be zoned a commercialZoning or - you have to own both HPR parcels and have one be a primary residence .

They'll request proof of income, proof of residency, and non-payment notice. 

@Bobby Short Depending on the equity you have on your primary residence you might be able to find a lender to finance the property in CR with your primary residence as collateral.

He also does solar deals that are out of this world in Hawaii but you need to be a Hawaii resident to get the full benefit.. what size are those developments?  

Again, to reiterate, the risk is less burdened because the property also serves as your primary residence.

Take advantage of the Capital Gain deduction of $250,000 in primary residence per “spouse”.   2.  

Hey guys I'm looking to buy a 2nd property in the L.A area and I want to know what the better strategy would be: 1. sell my primary residence and buy a duplex so I can do a house hack OR 2. do a cash out refinance to house hack for said duplex.

I have not had any experience with Easy Street Capital, but David Lichten resides in Gardiner, Maine and I have done many deals with him. https://kennebecrealtycapital.com/It's great to have options and compare, plus he is local! 

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