I reached out to the agent representing the property to see if the owner might consider selling.

That being said, the vast majority of mortgage products available (primarily DSCR) to LLCs are still going to consider your personal credit in the underwriting process.

That's it, but a) print out a page for each property you think is comparable, b) make the list of repairs long and inclusive of everything you've done. c) Put larger items first like kitchen remodel......and don't just say 'kitchen remodel', list things like 'custom backsplash tile/Bosch appliances/recessed can lighting/pot filler/etc. d) Cite the price/value of the work done, and don't be afraid to be generous.

It’s a good idea to speak directly with an insurance agent who understands multi-unit properties to customize coverage for your specific situation.

One thing to consider is whether a two-family twproperty might provide better cash flow than a condo, especially with NYC’s high costs.

Is this considered part of the Bay Area?

Perhaps you could consider hard money in addition to private money?

If you are a rookie and are considering OOS, get your head examined.

If you want or need to remain in Home 2 for a while, you could consider a HELOC as has been suggested.

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