Account Closed- thanks ...you should get pre approved for a hypotehtical purchase scenario for an investment property so that you can  1) educate yourself 2) get organized  3) determine if you are able to qualify 

I am currently living with family, I was wanting to use my first time home buyer to purchase a multi-family for my first home and stay in a unit while renting the others to start gaining some passive income.

This must be California and that being said I would tell you "No" (Don't do it) look at other states for that kind of purchase price.

I know an investor who purchased a SF for 100k, with 1300 in rent, He put down 35k, Good luck 

or can she begin to house hack on day one of purchasing the duplex.

Do you need to sell to use the funds for the move and new purchase? 

I understand that the Section 121 Exclusion for Primary Residence allows you to sell your Primary residence and not have to pay ANY capital gains taxes on the gains/proceeds - as long as you use those funds to purchase your next Primary residence.What I cannot seem to find the answer to is - what is the maximum timeline allowed from Sale of the first Primary to Purchase of the replacement Primary residence? 

Hi, I am a newbie trying to purchase an STR property and hoping to save on my taxes from my W2.Could someone please help me understand what type of loan is best for my situation?

Purchase price: $750,000 Cash invested: $26,250 I helped my clients find and purchase a fixer duplex to serve as their starter home.

We wanted to purchase a small multi family to house hack and we did it!