The 203k is a perfect vehicle to help you start your investment portfolio- some great benefits include: - ability to use future rent as a qualifier in your debt to income ratios- ability to finance up to 6 mortgage payments if your home is deemed uninhabitable These are two really good provisions that can help investors (House hackers) to get started! 

Thats one of he benefits to syndicating and working woh other investors- easier to qualify for loans with multiple guarantors.

There are many boarded up houses in 32206,08,09,19,and 54.

Luis, as you know everything is a pain in the *** in PR, and the government has their hand out at every turn. i think some of the issues are that rents are not that high, and finding qualified people are difficult right now, especially when people are not working. it sucks, but its the facts.unfortunately the properties don't appreciate well down there, so you would be buying for a long term cash flow play. 

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

You will get to take the gain prorated from the time of "qualified use" (as primary residence) tax free. 

Do I still need to pay the $800 fee to the Franchise Tax Board for my 2017 Taxes?

So I have been talking to different lenders trying to see what I qualify for and apply that to my analysis.

You will need income to qualify for a loan. 

The zip code, according to the Austin board of realtors has been appreciating at 6% on an annual basis.