Up until recently, Pittsburgh has traditionally been an "older" population so that factor may have contributed to the statistical decline.

I just wanted to get some feedback on what the community thought about this story, how I should feel about the primary lessee not being a resident, if i should be weary of the offer of 6 months up front etc.

You should be prepared for the rate/terms to be a little on the high end, FHA 203k loans have higher rates than tradItIonal FHA loans to begin with then through in a low 600 FICO and that will have an effect.

Here is my situation.Current primary home (A) has 440K loan at only 3.6% 30 year loan.

If your primary goal is keeping the tenant why do you care if she has a dog.

Hey BPers,I have a 4BR 2BA SFR primary residence.

Otherwise he can purchase something on his own with traditional financing or just do as my daughter did and find a property for himself, then either turn it into rental when he moves to next duty station or flip it.  

I really like the BRRRR strategy and I'm going to use this strategy with my current primary home.

Is it possible to get a hard money loan and have it refinanced to a traditional mortgage if I did not buy the property?

My primary is a 15 year and I pay cash for the FLOPS I'm buying.