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Mario Morales Cash Out Refi-LTV on a rental property vrs owner occupied
28 January 2025 | 9 replies

If you own a 2-flat with an additional non-conforming garden unit (basement) being rented, and you're considering a cash-out refinance, how will the lender evaluate the rental income? Specifically:
Will the lender on...

Zach Click Chicago Basement/In-law unit Risks as a Landlord
4 January 2021 | 9 replies

Hey All- This topic has been posted about in the past but not within the last year or so; wondering if anything has changed:-Is it a risky and/or potentially illegal operation to rent out a basement/in-law 3rd unit in...

Andrew Whicker Zoned as Duplex, rents as a Triplex
13 March 2014 | 17 replies

Hi,

I'm sure many of you have faced this issue before. I got an offer accepted on a Triplex that is zoned as a Duplex. The owner says the house has been rented this way for 8 years without a problem. I'm w...

Chris Parker Bypassing credit score limit on cash out refinance
23 December 2020 | 1 reply

A recent snafu with my credit sunk it to the point where I'm below the 700 necessary for conforming cash out refinance, but above the 680 for a conforming "limited cash out refinance".
I have several free-and-clear h...

Alex Hoang Help with turning a Triplex into a duplex
2 August 2019 | 4 replies

Hello BP,I currently have triplex under contract in Covington, Northern Kentucky. It a 3 story building (the top floor is the attic) where each floor is its own 1B1B unit. I am planning out my rehab but turning a trip...

Camilo Perez Multi Bldg on Residential property
12 December 2023 | 7 replies

Purchased a residential property with 5 rentals on it.  Property not conforming with city zoning.  Producing  very good rental income.  Wanting to tap into equity.   Suggestions?

Fernando Morales Legal duplex converted to tri or quad
9 September 2021 | 6 replies

I am looking to buy a triplex or quad. I have come across some legal duplexes that have been converted to either a triplex or a quad. What are the consequences that could happen if I purchase a "nonconforming" propert...

Danny Celestin Conventional vs Non QM Rates
20 July 2024 | 15 replies

Hey BP Fam, two questions for you. 1st question; is there a huge difference in the rate for a conforming conventional loan for an investment property vs primary home? 2nd questions; I Just got pre approved for a non Q...

Nick Macklin Cash Out Refinance 1 plot with 3 structures and 4 units
13 December 2020 | 4 replies

I have a great property that I picked up about 4.5 months ago in Jacksonville, FL. I have 4 units(2 single family and 1 ADU with 2 units) on 1 plot. I've been calling around to several small local credit unions and b...

Jodi Taylor Information Needed - Adding Studios in Non-Conforming Chicago Basement
24 May 2023 | 9 replies

Hi all. I need some advice from someone with experience working with/building out non-conforming units in Chicago.I have a 4-unit 12BR4BA multi-family building (all four units are 3BR1BA) that also has a fully open 2,...