.- Shop around for lenders that specialize in owner-occupied multifamily properties.- Use tools like the BiggerPockets mortgage calculators to see how different interest rates and loan terms affect your cash flow.If you have more questions or need further guidance, feel free to ask Good luck with your duplex venture

Is the property vacant of tenant-occupied?

To be eligible for a license, the home must:• Be ‘owner-occupied’ throughout the rental period.

I always give the example that $3K per month as a long term rental for 12 months or $4K for a midterm rental occupied for 9 months gets you to the exact same spot and you don't need to furnish it...Hopefully you're able to get it sorted out!

Are the occupied? 

Hi BP -- I have learned so much from this community so far, thanks so much to allI have a 3 family in a nice, A- area of Providence. Currently I have inherited tenants, but I am planning for lease turn over. There is ...

You don't have to occupy with a VA.

Pays power but water /sewer are unpaid for 2 years & accruing in my name & they won’t shut off water to an “occupied” house.

"We are sorry that we cannot continue this insurnace therefore your policy will not be renewed...Material increase in hazard as evidenced by the fact that the residence is not owner occupied as required by our policy".

We ALWAYS require a full month of rent for SD, but we also lose a decent amount of S8 applicants who can't come up with it.3) Delayed Advertising for Vacancies:- It is VERY difficult to arrange showings on occupied rentals, especially if Class C or S8 tenants!