After it's rehabbed, you could then rent both units and use the cash flow to offset another primary residence or potentially refi and use those funds to scale your portfolio.I wish this policy change was being talked about more because it unlocks a creative new strategy for investors in MA, since you do not need to owner occupy to do it! 

Find out what their actual infrastructure is in person and how they are set up to serve you as an investor and also the residents occupying the properties they manage. 

One has a four-family that he got about three years ago, fully occupied by Temple students.

There's language that covers all manner of possible issues, and it's 6 pages long, so I'm reviewing again since I'm looking to do MTR now.Considering I'd "only house-hack" right now for MTR, does anyone have advice about whether or not KeyCheck would be enough for all my house-hacking needs as an owner-occupied landlord, especially in terms of the leases offered and other necessary requirements (credit/background check, Docu-Sign, Online payment)?

An illegal unit was never legal per zoning/ building codes, and cannot be occupied without city approval. 

I just closed on my second 4plex in Emeryville this week, which is 75% occupied, and every unit is renting below market (~$250-$1500 less).

This deal was found on MLS and is a new construction 4/3.5 SFH with DADU and I purchased on n FHA owner-occupied loan.   

Second be very careful if you’re planning to tell the lender that you will be occupying the property then rent it, if they find out you’ll have to come up with all the money.Orlando and kissimmee are very strong markets for long-term rentals ( workforce housing )

After reviewing the latest ordinances, reports, and city guidelines, here’s a summary of my findings as of 11/18/2024:Key FindingsPermit Types and Fees:Type 1 (Owner-Occupied): $300 for 3 years.Type 2 (Non-Owner-Occupied): $450 for 3 years.Density caps apply to Type 2 permits (12.5% of block face).Enforcement:3 violations in 3 years lead to permit revocation.Fines up to $500/day for violations.Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT):City: 9%, County: 1.75%, State: 6%.Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO will remit directly to the city starting Feb 2025.Platform Obligations:STRs must have valid permits; unpermitted properties will be removed by platforms like Airbnb.Special Exceptions for Density Limits:Require approval by the Board of Adjustment (BOA).Zip Code BreakdownI focused on these 11 zip codes:Under San Antonio Rules:78205, 78204, 78215, 78210, 78212, 78245, 78258Independent Municipalities (Separate Rules):Alamo Heights (78209)Leon Valley (78238)Helotes (78023)Next Steps:Research density caps and zoning in specific zip codes.Dive into independent municipality rules for Alamo Heights, Leon Valley, and Helotes.Evaluate market maturity and income potential using tools like AirDNA.If anyone has experience operating STRs in San Antonio or these specific zip codes, I’d love to hear your insights, especially about density limits, enforcement trends, or community sentiment.Thanks in advance!

These loans are not allowed in non-owner occupied scenarios.