Using FHA to Buy Commercial RE

[John C.]

I've been saving up for a down payment for a place to live, as well as something to invest in. I know with under 4 units you can use an FHA loan because it is considered residential. I could live in one, rent the others. My question is how much can you push the FHA loan? Ideally I'd like more units for a larger NOI & more protection from vacancy. I Couldn't find a solid answer I fully understood so was wondering if anyone here knew. Thanks!

[Adam M.]

@John C. What do you mean by "push" the loan? They won't loan you for anything more than 4 units. That is a hard limit.