@Ivan Maldonado I think instead of the word "cheat", you meant "hack" or "work around".

@Philipp Schwarzbart To the best of my knowledge, there is not a loophole (other than being relocated for a primary job) that would get you out of that 1-year occupancy rule on an owner-occupied loan (these loans are not meant for investors). 

I say buy now before the election while interest rates are low. 

@Cody Campbell Sorry I meant is that number after you paid your state (if applicable) and federal income tax?

With the second wave of Corona panic/shutdown this fall combined with the election season I feel utterly bamboozled as to if I should pull the trigger on something. 

Thinking that's what he meant @Jaysen Medhurst

Please note that per the multiple loan rules, the amount of the loan must be reduced by the highest outstanding balance of any other 401k participant loan over the prior 12 months (regardless of whether such other loan is currently outstanding).Monthly or Quarterly Payments: The loan must be paid back in equal monthly or quarterly payments of principal and interest.Interest Rate: The interest rate is equal to prime plus 1% (or CD rate plus 2%) and is a fixed rate that is set at the time that the loan is taken.Term of the Loan: Five-year term unless the proceeds of the loan are used to purchase a primary residence in which case the term of the loan may be up to 30 years.First Payment:For monthly payments, the first payment that would otherwise be due is delayed until January 2021 (e.g. if the first monthly payment would have been due on May 15, 2020, it will be due on January 15, 2021).For quarterly payments, the first payment that would otherwise be due is delayed until the first quarter of 2021 (e.g. if the first quarterly payment would have been due on May 15, 2020, it will be due on February 15, 2021).EXISTING LOANS:The CARES Act which was enacted to provide relief to individuals impacted by COVID-19 allows for increased 401k loans and more flexibility for repayment of these loans.Specifically, you must be an individual who meets one of the following conditions to demonstrate that you have been impacted by the crisis (and it will be your responsibility to retain documents in your files that demonstrates that you are a qualified individual):Individual who is diagnosed with COVID-19, with a CDC-approved test;Individual whose spouse or dependent is diagnosed with COVID-19, with a CDC-approved test; ORIndividual who experiences adverse financial consequences as a result of being quarantined, furloughed, laid off, having work hours reduced, being unable to work due to lack of child care due to COVID-19, closing or reducing hours of a business owned or operated by the individual due to COVID-19; or other factors as determined by the Treasury Secretary.If you meet the above conditions:You may delay making any 401k loan payments due between 3/27/2020 and 12/31/2020.You must commence making loan payments in January 2021 (or the first quarter of 2021 if your loan payments are due on a quarterly basis).If you elect to delay making such loan payments, the term of your loan will be appropriately extended.

I can make the election as a real estate professional.

However, both my partner and I have stable W2 incomes, and so I think that now is a great time to buy, regardless of COVID, presidential election, economic recession, etc.

However, if this expense exceeds $500 to Seller, then Seller may terminate this Contract and refund the Buyer all deposit monies plus Buyer's reasonable expenses, unless Buyer elects to make repairs in excess of said amount at Buyer's expense.