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Chris Rivers 1st time buyer don't want to screw it up!
20 January 2018 | 12 replies

Hey guys! I live in South FL and am planning on buying my 1st duplex. Should I apply for a loan as a 1st time home buyer or should I apply as an investor. I do plan on living there but only until i complete the rehab ...

Shaye Steele Pros/cons of getting 1st rental via a 2nd mortgage
26 January 2022 | 4 replies

I have been sinking $ into renting a place the last 5 years in Tampa Bay, FL. Finally got promoted enough to look for my 1st primary residence. Considering taking a 2nd mortgage to do my 1st rental at the same time, b...

Rob Anderson "Affidavit of Occupancy"- Advice NEEDED!!
1 January 2015 | 4 replies

Background: 3 1/2 years ago I purchased a house using a FHA loan with the sole intent of owning and living in the property. Now my finances have allowed me to look into investment properties and I would like to pro...

Wade Stahle Best tax strategy for primary sold before two years
6 March 2017 | 9 replies

I just built a new construction duplex and have plans to sell it. I just closed on my conventional loan as it being my primary. Is there anyway to avid capital gains tax other than waiting two years? I have plans to b...

Gregory Fluharty House hacking setup: Refi current primary and split occupancy
6 January 2025 | 5 replies

Goal here is to use the VA's 0% down on a multiplex and rent out the unit I'm living in after 12m.
The mental gymnastics I'm going through is how exactly that would work without committing fraud.
Can I refinance m...

Davido Davido Would permitted triplex, each unit licensed as own B&B be a HoteL
11 December 2016 | 2 replies

Question for BP General Contractors & Developers.  What code enforcement or zoning board problems, if any, would you anticipate from building a properly permitted triplex as authorized in a medium density resident...

Latasha Shipman Primary residence
13 July 2016 | 7 replies

I am new to this so bare with me...Currently buying a home worth 90,000 @15 year term. My family and I are using this home as a primary residence as a buy and hold. We have the ability to pay it off in 5-7 years. With...

Kelly Williams Home Equity for new down payment?
21 April 2014 | 5 replies

I have read a few posts about taking out home equity loans for a new down payment but I cant seem to wrap my head around it. I am moving out of my current home. Its value is about $300,000. I owe $200,000 o...

Mary Chen Buying a home partially using 1031 money from parents
14 February 2021 | 3 replies

I'm just not sure what's the best way to do this. So looking for any clever strategies. My parents have an investment home in a different state that they're just been looking to get out of because it's no longer easy ...

Kim Freeman Conventional low downpayment Loans
1 December 2020 | 4 replies

I am in New York and bought my first home, a 3 family a year ago with an FHA. It's cash flowing nicely and it's what inspired me to want to do it again. I went to my RE Agent to discuss another multi-family purchase (...