Although it’s a $17k/year raise, the cost of living is crazy higher.With a 2-year residence in mind, I am eyeing an FHA loan.

I am getting pulled in all kinds of directions with really knowing if I can purchase a 4 unit as my primary residence with a FHA loan and be able to use the rental income as part of my DTI?

First I ask for the landlords where tenant has resided in my application; I go back at least five years, and if that does not get at least two landlords then I ask for a previous landlord.

I have 4 investment properties and bought my primary residence as an REO also. 

You didn't ask but to confirm - yes you can combine sec 121 primary residence exclusion and a 1031 exchange to complete eliminate and defer all tax on gain from the sale - a great strategy. 

I have been selling off free and clear single-family residences and carrying the financing.

Can anyone recommend an inspector for brand new primary residence that is just built by well known construction company.

@Dan Krupa I'm looking at pulling equity out of my main residence and we should have +$150k.

I would look at your entire commercial portfolio separately from your primary residence.

How does a mortgage on a investment property effect the likelihood of acquiring an additional mortgage for a primary residence.