Ya, maybe it's time but might be another 20 years and people still talking about it.You are comparing apples and oranges talking about Oak Park now vs 20 years ago.  

I am in located in Orange county California and am always looking for new leads and am willing to share any that don't fit my criteria!

Hey guys, look around in Newark, East Orange, Paterson...for a decent neighborhood with much lower range than other town around from 100k to 200k, tax still high from 7k to 11k.

I've got several SFH in Orange Grove and D'Iberville and St Martin, and they aren't home runs cash flow wise, but they do have REASONABLE cash flow, are dependable homes that people WANT to live in and they are appreciating. 

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I am looking to buy a duplex (in Volusia, Seminole or Orange County Florida) and was wondering if anybody that had student loans was able to still qualify for FHA?

I am considering placing a bid on a home in an upscale area in Orange county Ca.

Spending $500,000 on a home might not be a deal in West Orange but it probably would be in Short Hills.  

FYI my current situation is:ME - FICO 665 middle score / $45k/yr income / $200/mo DEBTWIFE - FICO 650 score / $0 income / -$625/mo DEBTBROTHER - NO FICO - currently building / $30K income / $0 DEBTavailable max Down Payment $7,000PRO's Willing to purchase duplex / tri / fourplex in : riverside / rialto / pomona / ontario / san bernadino (no orange/red Crime map)price range : $180k - $450KREQUESTS: need atleast one unit to be 3 br *looking for value add* as well, After hearing the hundreds of first step methods, im finding it a bit hard to narrow down my search criteria. 2nd question is: After stating our current situation, what other strategies loan programs or methods to begin our first MFH buy and hold purchase would our financial situation warrant the most profit and least risk in this interest rising CA desert property market?

Apples and oranges as your tax status has little to do with your loan application but has to do with your intended use of the property.They may count rental income if you show a rental agreement effective the day of your purchase or very soon after, credit unions can have leeway on a commercial side, depends on other factors of your qualifying and customer status.