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John Michael Rico
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CAN I HOUSE HACK WITHOUT LIVING IN IT?

John Michael Rico
  • Los Angeles, CA
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Hi Guys! I am planning to buy a duplex using FHA loan so I can make a downpayment of 3.5%. Is it possible to keep the one unit vacant and not live in there? I just want to have the benefits of the low downpayment. (house hacking, los angeles, duplex)

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Rickie Mincy
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Rickie Mincy
  • cincinnati, OH
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Not sure why some of you feel the need to insult and patranize this man, he had a legitimate question. People should feel free to openly ask questions on BiggerPockets without being shamed. Many of us are at different levels in this game.

@Ben Leybovich given your "status" I would have expected more from you.

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