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Brandon Bell Multifamily FHA Self-Sufficiency Test Question
24 August 2023 | 5 replies

I am trying to close on a 4-unit multifamily property using FHA lending through Lender A. My W-2 income alone qualifies me for the purchase of the multifamily property. The Self-Sufficiency Test does not pass the requ...

Brandon Bell Multifamily FHA Self-Sufficiency Test Question
24 August 2023 | 4 replies

I am trying to close on a 4-unit multifamily property using FHA lending through Lender A. My W-2 income alone qualifies me for the purchase of the multifamily property. The Self-Sufficiency Test does not pass the requ...

Kyle MacDonald Removal of FHA Self Sufficiency Test?
9 October 2023 | 4 replies

I read an article recently about how Fannie Mae was increasing the LTV for 2-4 multifamily to 95% and the self-sufficiency rule would be eliminated. Is this true? I didn't see anything about this in the updated sellin...

Joseph Smith 3 year goal of investment self sufficiency.
1 October 2014 | 3 replies

As a 23 year old who is 100% brand new to the REI game I find myself curious as to what the general consensus would be considering my current starter plan. As the subject of this post suggests, my goal is to be finaci...

Joseph Smith 3 year goal of investment self sufficiency.
2 October 2014 | 6 replies

As a 23 year old who is 100% brand new to the REI game I find myself curious as to what the general consensus would be considering my current starter plan. As the subject of this post suggests, my goal is to be finaci...

Jason Krasavage Chicago Low Rent Schedule = FHA Self Sufficiency FAIL
5 August 2020 | 6 replies

Trying to close on our first 4 unit this week. Everything has gone relatively perfectly until now. We got the appraisal back Monday, and although it was at the exact valuation we wanted, and didn't require any changes...

James Marszalek Self Sufficient Living in a Solar Geodesic Dome
4 January 2017 | 1 reply

I found the link and video below to be very cool. Although we aren't that close to the arctic circle in most parts of the US, the core idea still applies. This family built the home by themselves with the help of fami...

Bintou Diallo How strict is the FHA Self Sufficiency test?
17 February 2023 | 17 replies

HELP! it been 3years now I’m trying to buy a property but it seems impossible for me. I been under contract for with few properties but things always goes wrong.
I am under contract with a 3 family multi unit in New...

Jacob Gardner FHA 3-4 unit self sufficiency test question !
18 May 2023 | 4 replies

Hello, so I have been searching for a 2-4 unit to house hack using an FHA loan. I found a triplex that I think would be perfect for me. I called my lender to get an updated pre-approval to send with my offer, and he t...

Ben Hunt How strict is the FHA Self Sufficiency test?
29 August 2023 | 33 replies

I'm looking at buying in an off market 4-Plex in Austin Texas using FHA financing where passing the self sufficiency test is iffy.In my calculations, 75% of the total rent covers approximately 100% of the PITI. Howeve...