@Andrew Michael I see what you mean about 0 money down seeming like a scam- but taking a profit on the back end actually aligns them with the investors success and allows them to cover their risk that way.

I was having an informal conversation with a lender yesterday and he mentioned that house-hacking can provide the benefit of more favorable lending terms, but I didn't get the full details...I'm seeking insight as to whether purchasing a MFR as a personal residence (house hacking) can allow a smaller down payment (20%) or more favorable interest rates than if purchasing a MFR and renting out all units.

Most cities don't allow them.Also, as far as how to search by address on the assesor's site, go to the assesor's site, scroll down, and below "Most Popular", the first link says "find a property."

It can be harder to manage over an hour and a half away and even with the lower rents it takes a while to find good tenants because people there just don't make as much--and we don't allow dogs, which many people in the country have. 

Good afternoon BP members I contacted quicken loans and was told they only due 1-2 FHA loans.I understand that 3-4units is also allowed under FHA.

I have been using a Rich Dad Cash on cash return on investment excel sheet - but it doesn't allow for extended yearly projections with renovations and increases in rent. 

Anyways, most of the time, banks will NOT allow money from an Unsecured Line of Credit to qualify as the Money Down needed for closing a deal. 

Let us be the buffer between you and allow us a chance to overcome any of their objections.2.  

"You" put your taxed earnings into a plan that will allow withdrawals to be free of federal tax and in some cases state tax when the money is taken out to pay for qualified college expenses.

Always remember to do the math analysis on prospective properties and try to look at them or at least before you make an offer or at least have a clause in the sales contract that allows you the inspection time (about 15 days) that is detailed and allows you to possibly back out of the deal without a penalty that will hurt you too much.