Hello,I've been searching for a duplex in Albany or Corvallis, Oregon to owner-occupy since January.

Had a call this morning from a fellow with two larger duplexes on the same lot, in a strong rental market and principle amount well under market price.  

An FHA loan should be more flexible with your debt to income ratio and will allow you the lowest possible down payment on multi family property. (2 - 4 units) If you are still running into a wall after that I would look at either seller financing as mentioned above or find a deal so good that friends and family want in on it.

I am finally under contract with an awesome house hack duplex!

I am looking for a licensed contractor for plumbing, roofing, and electrical repair for a duplex in the Berlin NJ area.

Joe Pate at Pate Appraisals was very prompt and friendly and seemed fair in his inspection of my duplex, discussing things with me afterwards that could affect valuation.

welcome. and definitely house hack even a duplex or a single family with some room mates would work obviously a triplex or a quad would be even better.best of luck

Yes, I have thought about using an FHA loan in a single family or to house hack a duplex-quad, and I may do this.

Do you see a difference in getting a unit in a duplex vs. condos?

I’ve been house hacking a 3bd/1b unit in a duplex for a little over 2 years now ( 250k tax free).