As long as you plan on occupying one of the units and there are no restrictions then it usually isn’t a problem.Occasionally, some programs might be limited to single family only...

Diff counties have diff rules.

Treat it as a business and let the tenants know that you will enforce every rule in the lease.

The rent doesn't meet the 1% rule but the potential for positive cash flow is there. 

Each state has different rules. 

Some areas restrict being able to see the panels from the street.

Hi David, Do you use the 200% rule when you bought the 8 houses?

That said, please be sure to follow forum rules and not solicit in the forums outside marketplace or spam via the message system, both of which are against the terms of service here.Based on your initial post, it sounds to me like you have more to offer than most so in my opinion, you have a better chance since you have the skill set AND some skin in the game!

We have preferences but are open to different property types, not ruling anything out until we learn a little more, especially about the market in Lexington.

The buyer was FHA and the lender found out later about the 90 day flip rule so had to close and reopen the file again.