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Peter Vuong Profit/Cash Flow ratios and requirements on multi-family investments
31 March 2014 | 11 replies

Hi All

Forum Noob here, just curious what are your rules or requirements for profit/cash flow prior to making an investment on a multi-family unit? I'm currently looking at an opportunity to buy a 2 family f...

Bill B will i be able to get a loan?
12 April 2011 | 6 replies

hello,

this is my first post, and i'm trying to learn as much as i can, but here is my situation: i currently live in chicago where i work part time and rent an apartment. my total bills are around $800 a month ($4...

Tinotenda Arigurinu Buying Properties That Already Have Tenants
8 July 2013 | 14 replies

i just wanted to know what peoples thoughts are on buying properties that already have tenants? is it a good idea? what could someone easily overlook? do you recommend it ?

Aaron Hollingshead How to do large renovation with renters in house
9 February 2018 | 15 replies

I recently purchased a property in Portland, OR which was relatively cheap for the area.  The plan is to build value by having it be a rental for a few years while we are out of the state but to move there in the next...

Craig Cude Unable to get owner occupancy rate for condo complex refinance
10 November 2019 | 7 replies

Hello BP family,I am near closing on a substantial cash-out refi with my CA condo (single unit rental). The lender is at a road block with the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac owner occupancy requirement that at least 50% of th...

Eric Samuels Allowing tenants to move in later in month
24 October 2023 | 11 replies

I’m new to house hacking a duplex and this is the second time someone asks me for a late move in. If I allow someone to move in later in the month (target month is nov) Should I still mandate full deposit and first mo...

Kevin Poulin Multi-family Investments with little to no money down
22 December 2023 | 14 replies

Hello, I'm new to Bigger Pockets and wanted to share my first post. I'm looking to acquire my first investment property within the next year, ideally a multi-family home in/near northern NJ. I'm particularly intereste...

Jose Jimenez House Hacking with VA Loan
21 October 2020 | 9 replies

Good day everyone! I am currently planning on buying a second primarily house using a VA Loan this time. I want to buy a house that's bigger than what I need to rent out the extra rooms. Can you please share pros and ...

Brent Vossler First-time VA homebuyer, multi family questions...
11 June 2020 | 15 replies

My research has come up with a DTI ratio for using a VA home loan at 28-41% but in-person, I have heard realtors mention VA loans of up to about 50% DTI!I am a first time homebuyer, looking to purchase a multi family ...

Justin F. Please help me understand this law.
15 December 2010 | 24 replies

Howdy,

I'm new here and have always been a long time reader, just never really had a means to posting since most here have great information.

However, in much due to this form, I decided to take the plunge into real...