As long as you aren't acquiring in a war zone you should be ok.

As you already seem aware of there are two ways to house hack.

We are going to do a quit claim deed and move the property to a LLC after close (aware of DOS clauses).

We are going to do a quit claim deed and move the property to a LLC after close (aware of DOS clauses).

@Greg H. does the rule have an expiration period you are aware of?

Not aware of your financial circumstances, but it'll probably take you a lot longer than a year to save for 5 downpayments.Good luck

And finally, you should be aware that a lot of people are buying up multi-family real estate now, including what some people here refer to as "stupid" money.

I am only aware of debt payoff or refinance for VA entitlement to replenish.

Thanks to the divorce, I'm not sitting on a war chest of cash.

Please be aware that in order to show the property and process the application we will need you to bring a copy of your photo id, however if you prefer we can just take a picture of it with our phone once you come to the property.