Pumped that you’re starting to attend these local meet ups.id love to connect sometime over coffee if you’re around That would be great, looks like profile says your in Framingham, I take the commuter rail out of West Natick a couple times per week so could meet after work sometime.  

Hi @Douglas Alexander, I've used the VA loan many times, but never for MFR.You can't use it for more than a 4-unit building, so 1-4 is OK, 5 or more... nope.Great plan though to house-hack it.Let me know how your research turns out ref. building from scratch.Could be an interesting idea... build like a 3/2 for your family and 3 more smaller units.Then when you move out, you can rent the 3/2 for more obviously and could earn some good cash flow.

Should I meet this person over coffee?

I had to replace the old laminate counter top in my LTR because the previous tenants had a coffee maker that leaked right where the diagonal seam was, and the water buckled the laminate over time.I had to put in a new laminate counter top because of time constraints.

My question for LTR investors - what would be an ideal loan for you assuming its for a longer term hold..Please dont tell me 3% no fees, 100% LTV, close in an hour, no prepay etc etc  LOL ...  

I suggest pairing the podcasts and forums with @Jorge Vazquez's Property Profit Academy and you will be an expert in no time! 

But my trim is a darker white than yours, I get BM Ultraspec mixed in a Behr color, Swiss Coffee. 

It's times like these when having a trusted partner who knows the ins and outs can really help.If you're ever up for chatting more about navigating this new landscape...or just want to vent over a cup of coffee...let me know.

Nevertheless, it may be an untapped market with potential; I can't say for certain. 

And would be an area that people would more like to buy because of the proximity to the city.But I stumbled on some obstacles:* Lenders are not lending upon the dwelling if the dwelling is planned to be demolished.* In Some jurisdictions takes even 3 months to just get a demolish permit (even though permit expediter can be used)* Because of these 2 above reasons, I would have to come with high money upfront as I would need to buy the property in cash.