Congrats on building that :) As far as the ability to purchase it as a primary with 5% down, yes you definitely can.

maybe this deal is so juicy, someone would pay me for the right to take it over.

If you live in Seattle, San Francisco or Bosten it may be worth considering, because the difference is so large.

As far as Co gendering doesnt that fall under fair housing if i dont let someone stay in a room because of their sex?

What other ideas/suggestions do you have as far as deriving income from real estate?

@Jamie Banks The issue is as far as I know almost all Leases when ALE types of companies are involved the  insurance policy holders are listed as the tenant.

You'll need to use the property a couple weeks a year since this is primarily a 2nd home as far as the bank is concerned.They may be harder to find right now, but I'm sure you can find someone to do one of these loans. 

Unfortunately it’s an SEC requirement to be accredited for an investment filed under Rule 506(c) — which this investment is. (So

So far a little over a year later we are a super host and premier host on Airbnb and VRBO respectively.

If I was living in the main house I would probably just include it because it is so minor.