Having said that, they are usually a higher interest rate loan as opposed to a conventional mortgage and the max that Suncoast will loan on a HELOC is $100K.

Biggerpockets,I just bought a home through conventional financing a few months ago.

This rekindled the BRRRR strategy or investing in non-distressed properties with 20% down conventional loans.As money becomes more expensive and the retail market shifts, investors will have to find new opportunities.

A bit of background information:Currently own a home with my fiance'The house was financed solely by me using a DPA Bond / Conventional loanThe idea:House hack a duplex, possibly a triplex, by purchasing the property via FHA loan with my fiance' as the sole applicant.

Well, it's poor form to do something and then charge the tenant without telling them there would be a charge.

Hello,I have a dilemma with obtaining a conventional mortgage with my partner.

Especially since this is not in the best neighborhood you are probably looking at higher than expected costs due to turn over.Also if you go down this road charge High Security Deposit cover your back side because you will be using those funds to make ready the unit when they move out in most cases.

The earlier requires prior authorization from the tenant (either in a lease clause or written amendment) to apply security deposit to charges. 

Federal level does not charge a "transfer tax". 

I have personal umbrella with GEICO, to add coverage for a rental property, I'm only charged $10 more per month!