are you able to take advantage of the FHA 3.5% down program for first time buyers on duplexes/ multi-family properties?

No seasoning issues.But this blackstone financing program is an absolute joke for most of us smaller investors have no incentive for this loan program.

Is "THE" best source to find motivated seller leads that you know of?

I'm hoping for 5-7 days and the less hassle the better :)The main reason I ask is because right now google is my main source and that's just too many options to go through, lol.

That pretty well means that it is impossible for mankind to devise any method, system, program, arrangement or agreement of any kind that allows credits or reduces the fair market value that may lead to any purchase of residential property by an owner occupied buyer.

I believe there is a similar type document for non-short sale properties that are undergoing foreclosure.There are certain programs which allow homeowners to stay in home and either rent or buy back.

I've tried a few others since the new Buyer Select Program went into effect with HUD.

@Page Huyette you are making progress, but I'm going to encourage you to keep looking beyond these lender connections you've found because there are a lot of options out there and it sounds to me like you are letting their limited lending program box in your thinking about what's doable.

I suspect many people, though, will be using "cloud" programs.

It is a great source info ad it's good see more members willing to share their experiences.