-I settled on my first property back in March, below are the details:-FHA loan, 3.5% down -Condo in Cherry Hill, NJ (south jersey) - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + loft.

-I settled on my first property back in March, below are the details:-FHA loan, 3.5% down -Condo in Cherry Hill, NJ (south jersey) - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + loft.

-I settled on my first property back in March, below are the details:-FHA loan, 3.5% down -Condo in Cherry Hill, NJ (south jersey) - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + loft.

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.

We may hold the property as rentals for a long time, or split and sell as condos down the road. 

The condo has been sold twice since then and we are certain that the HOA dues have been paid during the first sale.

The plan is 3BR condo or small multifamily and I've been watching the market closely for the last 6 months.Targeting properties along the "Milwaukee corridor" (Logan Square/Avondale to Noble Square) that are within walking distance to a Blue line L stop. 

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?