The mandate to prove hardship is pretty easy. 

I've been studying real estate investing for 3 months now.

You are not paying realtor fees and unless you do an environmental study I would suspect you would be 1/4 to 1/3 of that cost.  

If it’s actually a 3-unit, you’ll have to work on proving that it was inspected, zoned, and approved - or grandfathered from years and years ago.

I have been traveling to and studying the neighborhoods the past couple of years,and have a good idea of what's available now. 

So although I haven’t thrown that plan out- I have a few thousand saved and I need to get my feet on the ground running because I have been studying, reading, researching, listening to podcasts and devising different investing strategies since April 2018! 

I was wondering if anyone uses this strategy in their Real Estate business and if it proves beneficial?

Hi Tennesee, I live in Indianapolis -- I am in the middle of my first FLIP,  I have one duplex and am closing on a SFH next week, but I have been studying the area for 3 years. 

(If I went with the VA refinance there is a one year primary residence stipulation)House hack while we plan for investment opportunity #2.Years Three-Five-Unknown (Rinse and Repeat)Continue the same BRRRR strategy until I hit my projected freedom number, then figure out my new goals.Everyday Action Items: Complete one hour of study, save $10, and tell myself that I will have the ability to retire before 35.

How are they proving residency?