The loan loan limit for FHA in Richland County for a 2 unit is $538,650, I am not super familiar with the market in Columbia but with a quick look on Zillow I saw a couple of Duplex's well within that price range.Best of Luck!

For instance I know of a portfolio program that allows a non-occupying cosigner on a duplex with 10% down offered in a limited footprint of states.

However, if there are limited options to begin with, narrowing that criteria may make that "perfect fit" even harder to find.

Because that has a HARD time limit on it.

They can provide references for just about everything you need, including but not limited to: lawyers, property management, lenders, contractors and more. 

In the liberal California county I live, if you have rented an illegal unit to someone, they can go after you for all rent they have paid you(no time limit) as well as relocation costs. 

Just remember each Pearson has his own limitations and life perspective.

She has very limited credit history so it doesn't report as good.

You can cross collateralize houses depending on the lender however, the ones that I know who offer that service are nowhere near 80% LTV on the additional collateral properties- Also if the properties appraise for under 100k that will further limit the number of lenders willing to take a look at this type of deal

I can't think of a way for him to still leverage the 1031 exchange on the sale of Property B while doing seller financing (or otherwise me securing financing for the 2nd property with the limited available cash)My question is:Anyone have any unique or creative solutions for how to acquire both properties with the cash I have?