I understand that each person's situation is different and unique and can appreciate the insight you all offered. 

There are houses that can be lived in and fixed up, or turned into multi-unit spaces (such as terraced houses with converted 'stables' at the back) for living in and earning income at the same time.

I clean my own house, can I bill myself for that and then write-off all of my cleaning supplies against it? 

Is there anything left if you give him half the equity and can only borrow 75% of the value? 

Having someone who can help you navigate certain pitfalls out there is invaluable.

Can you qualify for US mortgages?

These properties can be a lot of work through getting permits, remodeling it and sometimes city wants new codes for the property too (I.e. fire sprinklers etc.).

Which agency can I talk to on this for advise?  

you can find him on YouTube and he was on the BP podcast a few times.

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