To intentionally reduce the leverage more than required is a foreign concept to me.Best wishesI think the real problem here is a complete misunderstanding of what REI really is. 

There are a lot of advantages purchasing with the intent on some type of investment property for your primary home, after you have lived in it for a few years.

Also ask what their intentions are, stay or leave, especially if you are planning to increase the rent, now is the time to tell them. 

Just be intentional about that timing and make sure the FHA box gets checked cleanly before moving out; Charlotte I really hope this helps you a bit, I sent you a DM on BP... it's one of the reasons I do this, I hope you can assist.

So everything we tried was filtered through that lens.When it came to Facebook ads, we found they produced plenty of volume but very little real intent.

I've done I/O loans for clients and they typically have the same mindset - they are going to be owning the property for 10-20yrs with no intention of selling, and the appreciation of homes is always positive over 10+ yrs. 

Just in the process of buying a duplex, with the intent of living in one side and renting the other.Kind of feeling our way through this one...

sorry not my intent!

They tie up a property for 30-t- days with zero intention of buying, only trying to find a buyer. 

Your approach is structured and intentional, which is exactly what leads to long-term success.Starting with a duplex or triplex using FHA is a smart entry point, especially in today’s market.