@Eric Veronicayeah the per unit min was surprising to me as well, mentioned nothing in the online application...The subject property is 4 units, future properties would be 2-4 (that 1-4 was a typo)

I found the property online and it's been listed for over 90 days. 

I look online at the BAH that a SSgt earns. 

I got his number from a inspection report that was filed online and is public record.

I recently moved to the Philadelphia area for my first job and am looking to purchase a multifamily investment property to house hack in.  I

@Dan ShelhamerQuickbooks Online is a great program. 

Hello,I was curious about the possibility of obtaining a mortgage as contract worker, if any of you know a way to get a mortgage in my current situation please let me know.My situation:Age: 23 graduated college with BS in Mechanical EngineeringJob: Working as a Mechanical Engineer at Western Digital through a contract agency (5 months in), I will start my second 6 month contract period in late February.

I have two paths forward to get my first deal done, and I'd love to tap into the collective wisdom of the BP community for feedback.Option 1: Buy my own small multifamily (2-4 units)However, it's been difficult to find actual "deals" and candidly I haven't put in the effort to go all out, with direct mail, digital ads, out of state owners, etc. mostly just working with brokers and looking at the various online sources. 

Mike, It depends on what state you are in. I

The area I'm most interested in is buy and hold rental properties.I'd love to meet some fellow Austinites who are interested in real estate investing, whether they are veterans or still sitting on the sidelines like me!