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How to Buy a Multifamily Property in 10 Steps

The Close

Multifamily mortgage loans typically require 20% of the property price for a down payment, and there are inevitable maintenance and property management costs. Maintenance and management costs are significantly higher, and you will generally need a commercial loan. How are multifamily properties valued?

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You’ve Paid Off Your Mortgage: What Happens Next?

The Mortgage Report

Buy a Home Home-Buying Loan Types Low Down Payment Mortgages Conventional Loans VA Loans FHA Loans FHA 203k Rehab Loan USDA Loans Investment Property Mortgages Compare Home Buying Loans Home Buying Help Do I Need 20% Down? Ponder purchasing an investment property.

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Homebuying Strategies in Uncertain Times: Expert Q&A

The Mortgage Report

Buy a Home Home-Buying Loan Types Low Down Payment Mortgages Conventional Loans VA Loans FHA Loans FHA 203k Rehab Loan USDA Loans Investment Property Mortgages Compare Home Buying Loans Home Buying Help Do I Need 20% Down? How Much Home Can I Afford?

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How Much Down Payment for an Apartment Building?

AAOA

Conventional loans often require 20-25% down for apartment buildings. Government-backed loans might have lower requirements. FHA loans, for instance, may allow as little as 3.5-10% But they may have more rules about the property and how you use it. Each loan type has pros and cons.

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What is House Hacking in Real Estate? A Beginner’s Guide for Pursuing Real Estate Investing

Redfin

Gaining landlord experience House hacking provides hands-on experience in property management and tenant relations with the convenience of living on-site. Jacob purchases a duplex for $400,000, securing an FHA loan with a low down payment. Q: Can you house hack with an FHA loan? He decides to house hack.

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10 Steps to Your First Small Multifamily Deal

AAOA

Meet a local lender to confirm what you can borrow with FHA, conventional, or commercial terms. Pick Your Lane: Residential or Commercial 2–4 units (residential) → House‑hack with 3.5 %‑down FHA loans and 30‑year fixed rates. 5–30 units (commercial) → Property value follows NOI ÷ Cap Rate.

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House Hacking 101: What It Is & How It’s Done + Legal Considerations

The Close

Many first-timers start house hacking because it’s a beginner-friendly way to learn property management, build wealth, and slash living costs all at once. You get all the perks of homeownership and a built-in cash flow to help pay down the loan faster. Pro Tip FHA loans allow you to buy up to a 4-unit property with just 3.5%