FHA is unlikely to play nice in this situation.Bank statement loans might be an option for you.

Happy to chat.Los Angeles is an appreciation play.

This is going to keep your bid honest, rather than lazier and keep your cash position stronger. 4) The only time you spend in this, is finding & closing on the quality assets and playing devil's advocates for repair/rehab/fixing costs.

Negotiating is a skill that needs to be practiced and consistently role played to get right.

Money makes you happy only so often.But a good place to work keeps you happy every day you show up.Yes, 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 plays a vital role.But 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 you work?

Others noted that the appreciation play could make it worth keeping, I tend to look more heavily on appreciation since real estate investing is more of a long term game.

Maybe talk to the city and see what the process is.Now of course you don't know how things are going to play out.

If it's a long-term play, the potential savings on PMI with a conventional loan could be significant.Have you compared rates for both options?

A 4-plex would be ideal and you could play around with doing 1 long-term, 1 mid-term, and 1 short-term, plus you, if it works on your area to upgrade your income.

Yup this is right out of the Sub Too guys play book.