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Kyle Marsh
  • New to Real Estate
  • Massachusetts
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Affording an FHA Loan as a College Student

Kyle Marsh
  • New to Real Estate
  • Massachusetts
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Hello,

I was wondering if anyone had any unique ideas for qualifying for loans with little income? I am a college student who's been working the past several years, has sufficient money for a downpayment and reserves, and has great credit. However, being a college student I work a minimum wage job, which will most likely not qualify me for a loan. I am hoping to apply for an FHA loan in the next six months to invest in a rental property.

Ideally, I'd like to take on the loan myself without cosigning with a family member. Is there anyway I can do this, or is my only option to cosign with someone who has significantly higher income than I do?  If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear your input. Thank you!

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