Or what is the most effective way of purchasing a duplex/multifamily home that I am truly buying to make money as a business, not like under me personally?

As an investor, we tend to look for modest improvements that are cost-effective long term.

He even replaced all the carpet himself and it had zero effect.

The order did not have an expiration date.She has now lifted the ban, effective midnight on June 1, 2020. 

This rushed public-policy will have some long lasting negative effects on the housing market.

@Samantha P. Lots

Is this an option you find effective or would you recommend a private loan first?

This is effectively the BRRRR method.

Hi, is anyone familiar with the business ownership (>25%) self-employed rule?  I heard that owning >25% of a business negates your monthly wage (even if you are a W-2 earner) from a lenders perspective for 1-2 y...

I generally agree with this for people that want to continue growing their capital, and in many ways it is actually helping reduce your risk, since you will go from 2 to 8 units so a single vacancy doesn't effect the portfolio as much.The only caution I can add is make sure when calculating your cash flow, both on the existing properties taking into account your new debt service, and the new properties, that you truly are keeping enough in reserves.