Has any body used any other brands that they find both affordable and of decent quality?

One question I ask myself when house hacking, is can I afford the full payment if it's vacant, and if so, for how long.

You'll see lower returns usually, but you don't have to put the work into it.If you're interested in rehab, that opens up your scope to a larger pool of properties compared to turnkey, as there are a lot of older homes that need updating that you could purchase for a more affordable price. 

Not too shabby since it was something he could afford 25% down and is making a small profit each month.As far as resale, we buy and hold so that number doesn't come into play for us. 

If I run into any problems with the flip, since I know statistically first time flippers take significantly longer on their first renovation, I could afford the payments to the lender.Those are my thoughts!

Traveling South I think you can explore Quincy/Braintree and a more affordable Abington/Weymouth that's been very popular in the recent years. 

SO, I'm looking to buy a 2-4 unit property SOMEWHERE where I can afford it and live there for at least the first year (via FHA loan, mortgage co-signer, equity investor(s)?).

The chances of them doing a short sale for someone who can afford the payments is between slim and none, and I'd take a wager it would be none.The better option is for the owner to sell the house to you on Seller Financing or Subject To.

Saying I can't afford it, compared to how can I afford it ---> I can't get deals in Utah, rather How can I get deals in Utah. 

., She will have to begin paying rent at the market rate for the house, which she cannot afford. 2.