Also, the enemy method as made popular by Luke Carl is ultimately the best tool in your pocket! 

Well yes, our entire lives are contingent on "3rd party platforms" of one variety of another, from the time we wake up until we go to bed at night, and even through the night.City streets, stop lights, and the power company are third party platforms.  

Many tenants/ roomies prefer this, and those who don't want to live with the LL, its probably best they know before they move in, right?

When you get the screening on a tenant see if the low credit score reflects a life event, such as divorce, health problems, etc or if it is the way the tenant lives, not being responsible for his/her obligations.

All of my qualifying experience came from live-in-flips and building ADUs as an owner builder.Hope this helps and good luck to your husband!

My name is Lalo and I'm new here. i live in Astoria NY and  I'm looking to buy my first multifamily property with a FHA loan or something that requires a small amount for the down payment.

According to FHA Guidelines; a family member can be a parent, sister, brother etc….So my question is this: Can I buy a multifamily unit with 3.5% down as long as one of my Family members is living in one of the units?

The plan is that the space between the sleeping area and another living area will have a closet with bi-fold doors.  

I've been an appraiser for 20 years and I review other appraiser's work for a living.

We living in Rhode Island and the market has slim pickings, there are currently 8 multi families for sale in the whole state.