You most definitely can go in on a Fourplex with 3.5% down, primary residence, living in one of the units, find out what purchase power you have, and what the rent rolls for the other units will be to determine your cash flow. 

I would echo what many other people are saying - decide what your reasons are for purchasing, is it purely based on returns or is it somewhere you'd like to also vacation?

Purchase price: $425,000 Cash invested: $23,000 Sale price: $510,000 My first lipstick flip that just needed updating from my REO lender.

How are flippers purchasing items such as Tile, LVP, Windows, Doors and so on at an extreme discount?

Real estate investors rely on cap rates to analyze deals and compare potential returns before making a purchase.🔍 Understanding Cap Rate:- On the surface, the cap rate is one of the best ways to determine whether a deal is worth pursuing.

@Jim Stanleyyes, you start with a standard purchase contract, that calls for clear title, and title insurance.  

@Mark Miles Thanks for sharing the info about the Poconos, I have an offer to purchase 3 STR all together spread out in the Poconos and still trying to decide about this area and how quickly I can have them up and running.

Before you are allowed to see an offering structured as a 506(c), securities regulations require that an advisor determine your suitability for an investment, disclose investment risks and give you a chance to ask questions.  

Is a house hack in this region essentially impossible from a positive cashflow stand point if you go through traditional financing and purchase at market value?

Last July I purchased a home from HOA foreclosure auction.