If they're conventional mortgages they will base qualification on your income and whether you can handle the extra payments.

They should also be able to use 75% of the rental income from the other 3 units towards your income qualification. 

Best thing you can do is thoroughly vet the buyer, get proof of funds or pre-qualification from a lender and a big non-refundable deposit.If it's a seller issue could be title or things like that.

Give you an estimate for closing costs AND monthly mortgage payments based on your qualifications - 3.

There are some other qualifications, and if you just buy your first investment property, they may not be willing to count it when you go for your second.

If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their different staff qualifications.2.

I’m looking to invest in a multi family home and it looks like I can get a better down payment and easier qualification by getting an FHA loan considering the duplex is owner occupied.

Once you have been a landlord for two years, then you will be able to include rental income when qualifing for a new mortgage.

Michael remind your lenders, as to govt and secondary conventional loans, a job in you major area of study after college is an exemption to the time on the job qualifications, that and military service.

I'm a private funds manager and my objective is simply to maximize my investors return My first thought is wouldn't you need some license, qualification or something to call yourself a private funds manager?