But yeah my client really has BP to thank too or I wouldn't have been educated enough to steer him the right way.

One property is in Alabama (my private residence) and another is located in Florida (second home).My regular (and I say 'regular' mortgage broker, because he has already did two for me in Alabama and never steered me wrong) broker can do my Alabama home.

Each lender has their own policies on how they view the "benefit to the borrower:" mentioned by Jonathan Rex above and you want to steer WAY clear of this for reason 3 below. 3.

Are their pitfalls to the HUD process you guys could help steer me clear of?

I did this recently with a flip home and had my own experience, but I'm curious to hear about yours.Buyers... have you ever approached your agent about a fsbo property and felt like your agent steered you away from that property just because it was fsbo? 

I had the same issue a month ago when I bought a duplex and though it probably cost me a little more, it saved me time, stress, and helped maintain a great relationship with someone who could potentially steer future investments my way.

If you know of any opportunity, even outside of these areas, please steer me in that direction.

Now, allowing 2 tenants that have been there for many years, continue to stay for another year at the same rates, is I think an effective business decision and I'm not going to go through all the reasons why on here, because I do believe we are steering off topic.

I have typically steered away from attached due to the unfamiliarity of the regulations and responsibilities when I comes to repairs.

is the fact that no one else has bought this mean i should steer away from it?