To reach a lower LTV (Loan To Value) to qualify The buyer will have more money to put down to lower the LTV level if the lender requires another 5% down to meet DTI (Debt To Income) ratios or may enable the buyer to qualify for more loan programs at a lower LTV level.

No contest, owner occupied will be easier and at higher LTVs, loans are first by type and collateral as to programs, a rental could throw off twice that, it's still a rental. :)

Odds are you're probably going to need financial assistance, or need to be put into a good buying program so that you can purchase.

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.- Not being too proud to utilize great buyer assistance programs out there.

Freddie Mac has a program for multi-family investing. 

@Manuel Perez @Michael Le, Pre-Review is for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans and more specifically mostly in their Small Balance Loan programs. 

If the lease is expiring in 2 months, what process do I go about removing the duplex from section 8 program?

You also might be able to refinance them using owner occupied rates through certain Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac programs feel free to PM me directly and I would be happy to walk you through how this works. 

You’ll also want to include information on rewards programs such as new tenant referrals.