I have only done one flip so far and that was my personal residence.

I have my first flip on the market at the moment and any money I make on it will be going to paying off my primary residence and paying off my fiancé's student loans.

If the duplex will be your primary residence, then yes.

Hey Lawrence,As it relates to traditional financing...As far as I know a NOO (Non Owner Occ) investment property is going to require 20%-25% down depending on the lender.You could however:#1 Get a partner on the next property (ie their borrowing ability + your cash)or#2 Live in your current duplex for at least 1 full year then I believe you can get FHA lending on the next property if you intend to move into that as your primary residence.

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Hi I'm ArmaityRecently moved to Montreal as a Canadian Permanent Resident.

This is how I bought my first residence some 25+ years ago.Absolutely use an attorney and a title company.

Market had leveled off after the decline and there were lots of foreclosures, short sales and I ended up with my primary residence for a really good deal.

@Eric O'Brian have you considered owning a duplex/tri/quad as your primary residence?

You can not buy land in south east Asia unless you are a resident of the country.