The site only says that the borrower must "Occupy the SONYMA-financed home as their permanent residence."

A general solution to this is to have a mixed portfolio with unleveraged properties to cover those excess expenses.Also consider the quality of the neighborhood you invested in, because if it is poor, you may have permanent costs associated with vacancy, etc.

:)I'm currently researching multi family properties and was wondering how rent, and other expenses were calculated/ impacted on properties with included office space, parking lot, etc.

A BP user also mentioned "Impact Theory" on youtube and I have been enjoying that as well, which leads me to ask ya'll:How do you stay motivated (positive, hyped, excited etc) about, well, life? 

If you buy right, a housing crash only impacts properties not bought correctly. 

Also check the longer term appreciation in the specific neighborhood as a LTR or permanent home.

That is another federal law that impacts multi-tenant occupants from nuisances, including smoke/smell from other occupants.

@Zac Ballin yes, you can have up to two houses per VA entitlement so the permanent roommate and I could theoretically do 4

Hey everyone -- we're trying to get a sense of what the BP community plans to do in the coming months, given the impact of coronavirus and the related economic ramifications.

Partner with the wrong contractor(s), and after one project you'll want to permanently close the door on RE investing.