Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (10,000+)
Joey Backs US Citizen Non-Resident Financing
4 January 2025 | 9 replies
If I find a deal on an area I would consider living when I move back I would like to be able to pull the trigger and possibly refinance into an owner-occupier loan once I move back to the US.  
Nora Douglas Looking to develop a short term rental Corporate/wellness retreat
12 January 2025 | 1 reply
it will be a corporate/wellness retreat/short term rental destinationI need land that is close to the Action, but not too close, and preferably comes with two single family doors already built, so I can take advantage of Fannie Mae owner occupied loan and develop the rest of the land on my own and with private funding.Is Columbus a good market for this strategy?
Anthony Blake Advice on Next Moves After Buying LTR
21 January 2025 | 2 replies
I recently purchased a 2 unit property as owner occupied with one unit already rented out. 3 months after closing, I was laid off due to a restructure at my company, so I decided to rent out the other unit my girlfriend and I planned to live in.
Jennifer Turner How to modify terms of a seller-financed mortgage?
13 January 2025 | 8 replies
We also need to add in escrowed taxes and insurance to the new terms, as previously the buyers were responsible for paying them, but we’ve recently had to take that over.Context:Subject property is a mobile home on land in the state of FL that is owner occupied by the family who purchased it from our LLC.
John Friendas Cheapest Funding for No Electric Property
10 January 2025 | 4 replies
Also would need to know if the property would be owner occupied or an investment property. 
Chris B. ESA exemption option for small landlords
7 January 2025 | 4 replies
.: In a prior post from about 2 months ago, Kerry Malarkey and Nathan Gesner mentioned a small landlord is exempt from FHA requirements requiring the acceptance of emotional support & assistance animals if one of the following is true:"Owner-occupied buildings Properties with four units or fewer that are owned and lived in by the ownerSingle-family homes Homes that are sold or rented without a broker by the owner, as long as the owner doesn't own more than three at once" (Quote from Nathan's reply))https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1219359-pitbu...Given this, if a landlord does qualify for the exemption, what exactly does this mean? 
Nitesh Chand Can I sell my house with tenants
4 January 2025 | 12 replies
Quote from @Nitesh Chand: This is a question your property manager or realtor should be able to answer for you.Since the tenants have occupied for less than a year, I believe you have to give 60 days notice to the tenant before you can list the property.
Jonathan Small 50% Rule vs DSCR > which do you use to calculate a good rental
15 January 2025 | 4 replies
I have found I can lower this number if I rehabbed the property myself before I rent it vs buying a tenant occupied property.
Tyler Munroe New MA ADU law can be a gamechanger!
21 January 2025 | 3 replies
Lastly, ADUs are allowed for NON owner occupied properties, opening this strategy up for investors who could convert a SF into two units. 
Dena Sommers Partial Owner Financing Question
15 January 2025 | 2 replies
Your name and credit would stay with the existing note, which you would keep paying on - ideally yourself with money you receive from the "buyer", because if they don't pay your credit is wrecked and your house is in foreclosure.If you search on here you'll see everyone and their brother looking to do Subto and it's a nightmare unless the buyer has the funds to pay the note off if/when the original lender figures out you don't occupy the property any more and are attempting to do what you want to do, since most loans are going to specify that performance.