That’s why you get a discounted interest rate and a lower downpayment, because owne occupant properties are low risk. 

House hacking is a great way to build wealth while keeping your living costs low.

Looking for various tax strategies to reduce the reality that a large RV or boat is a grossly depreciating assetI would not have a loan, so claiming it as a primary or secondary residence and claiming the mortgage deduction is not applicable.I sold my primary residence and I have several rental properties which I use as I'm fixing them up.What I'm pondering is living aboard and working aboard developing a new product, while traveling.  

Target Low Vacancy RatesChicago neighborhoods like Lakeview and West Town boast low vacancy rates, meaning fewer empty months.

That ship of low rates that sailed could come back?

Option 3- If they have qualified for FHA; counter the offer to see if they can qualify for low downpayment conventional loan

The vacancy was low and rents were fair based on comps. 

It is not low cost.. you need 7-8 rooms per house to make it decently profitable. 

There are some very aggressive investors that refi into interest only products to free up even more cash in the short term - this can be much more risky though, so not recommended if you are not very experienced and have large reserves.

It’s a low-risk entry into real estate with built-in cash flow potential.