I invest heavily in Killeen, this is a market where you have to be familiar with the zip codes.

I've looked heavily into the trades.

He said within 6 months or so I should be able to get an FHA loan, so that's why I'm relying so heavily on that idea.I just wonder if after having an FHA loan for a year (so 1-1/2 years of credit history) if I would qualify for a conventional.

I haven't been investigating East Bay since I heard California is heavily biased towards tenants (especially during COVID time).

I weigh investment returns more heavily than #3 and #4.I avoid low income housing due to the nature of the business, I feel things are simpler and less drama by operating entry level housing (SFH) that is not focused on government subsidies. 

The numbers would have to be scrutinized pretty heavily for the SFH, especially in some hot areas.

But if you're looking at properties all over the country in different neighborhoods, I would caution against generalizing too much.Vacancy will heavily depend on the area the property is in

Some may also offer a short term bridge debt option that rolls into permanent financing at a certain benchmark, saving in refi costs.DSCR lenders as I'm using it will be permanent debt financing for many investors because these loan products look heavily at the income the property produces.

A form of house hacking but I keep running into issues making it work.What I am trying to figure out is, 1. can I depreciate an fha property like that heavily to offset taxes?

I am flipping pretty heavily out of state and I buy a lot of off market deals (all value add).