My ultimate goal is to purchase and develop land in the ever receding outer exurbs in my region.Here is a little about my world of late: Home Automation and Security technology is developing at breakneck speeds these days and staying on the cutting edge is a full time job, especially when it comes to understanding the vulnerabilities associated with these new technologies (think "Hackers"...they really, really, really do wreak havoc..no joke).

I was having an informal conversation with a lender yesterday and he mentioned that house-hacking can provide the benefit of more favorable lending terms, but I didn't get the full details...I'm seeking insight as to whether purchasing a MFR as a personal residence (house hacking) can allow a smaller down payment (20%) or more favorable interest rates than if purchasing a MFR and renting out all units.

At this point, I could afford a conventional loan on a single property.From everything I hear (podcats, books), full-time investors are doing most of their deals off-market. 

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If you only want 3 bed/2bath ranch houses will a full basement in a 1/2 mile radius from your house, we might have a challenge finding you deals.  

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Owners who want to recover possession of the rental unit for owner or relative occupancy may contest a tenant's claim of protected status either by filing a petition with the Rent Board or through eviction proceedings in court.Note that failure of the owner or relative to move in or occupy the unit for the full 36-month period is evidence of the landlord's failure to act in good faith.

One of the ways I found could bring the deal back to the table is if I use one of the Flat Fee MLS listing services and save almost a full 3% in my side of the commission to an agent.