Reason being our exorbitant taxes on non-owner occupied properties.

Some companies that we use will allow for a short vacancy on a new rental (but have it in writing from the agent that the company is aware of it and the time frame that the bldg. must be occupied by.

Hi @Jock Tilghman another important consideration is how you plan to pay for the property - for example, will you owner occupy by living in one unit? 

12 months … if its a mfh you can rent it out after closing as long as you occupy one of the units

.- Went from 9/12 units occupied, mom and pop managed and  all well under market rents and most not paying on time.

Right now my lease states:“The premises shall be occupied only by the persons named in this lease, or subsequently approved by Lessor in writing.

@Ernes Sahic, just wanted to add Freddie Mac's Home Possible loan program which allows 5% down on an owner occupied duplex.

Hi Bigger Pockets Community,I am currently looking to purchase my first multi family home around the greater Boston area where I am looking to owner occupy.

Has anyone had any experience selling an occupied rental via Roofstock?

After the tenant occupied their beautiful new space, the building was refinanced and the bridge loan was paid in full.