Context:I’m seeking advice from those experienced in real estate investing and financial freedom strategies.I recently bought a multi-family property in Newport, RI, using my VA loan for $695K.

If you are single or a couple on the same page about house hacking, look for uneven multis.

Have you bought commercial multi out-of-state before?

Virtually anyone lending HM in 07 to 09 had a lot of bad debt.

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Landlocked property9. former Chromium factory10.Multiple properties with multi-million Federal Tax Liens11.

I feel a loss of direction and that makes it really hard for me to focus and build.Do we keep at building a portfolio of small multi family (very abundant in my market, very rare to find anything above a triplex for sale), with plans of selling the portfolio and 1031'ing into larger properties? 

I am 24 y/o and live in Fairfield County, CT looking to buy my first property...likely house hacking a multi-family.

Hey @Dalton Foote - I highly suggest  using a renovation loan and house hacking a multi-family if that is possible with your current life circumstances.The 203k and homestyle renovation loans are just amazing products and drastically help you reduce your risk, in my opinion, because you are able to leverage the cost of the entire renovation with such a low down payment loan.We work with a lot of clients who use these products in Chicago, and no matter what, in the long term, they gain great equity.If you aren't able to house hack - the process is essentially the same, but just with more money down with hard money or conventional construction loan.

If you're considering house hacking a multi family property, some lenders might be able to factor in potential rental income to help you qualify.