Bottom Line Up Front
Finance 2-4 unit residential properties. Owner-occupants: FHA, VA, conventional. Investors: conventional, DSCR. Rental income from other units helps qualify.
Overview
Finance 2-4 unit residential properties. Owner-occupants: FHA, VA, conventional. Investors: conventional, DSCR. Rental income from other units helps qualify.
Who Qualifies?
Owner-occupied: standard + rental income. Investment: 15-25% down.
Key Benefits
- ✓Rental income helps qualify
- ✓House-hacking opportunity
- ✓FHA/VA for owner-occupied
✅ Pros
- Income offset
- House-hacking
- Multiple options
⚠️ Considerations
- Higher down for investment
- Property management
- Complex appraisals
California-Specific Information
Common in SF, Oakland, LA, and Long Beach. Excellent house-hacking opportunities for owner-occupants.
Rates & Pricing
Owner-occupied: similar to single-family. Investment: 0.25-1% premium.
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Reviewed By
Mike Baasti, Licensed Mortgage Broker
Expert contributor to Mortgage Guide California. Licensed mortgage broker (Sponsored by Save Financial, Inc. (NMLS #377740), DRE #01875766) and founder of Save Financial, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA. 20+ years originating conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, and specialty loans across California.