2-4 units obviously gets better rates.

I still have a years to pay off my lender ~23yrs at the rate I'm going, that is unless I can get creative with a HELOC or other ways to cash out to pay off that debt 

Home prices in eastern MA have continued to climb, and now interest rates are as well - and the Fed has said that they plan 3 rate increases next year. 

Expecting "instant equity" requires you to either buy below market rate, or you will have to force appreciation by making substantial capital improvements as soon as you buy. 

I powered through it in 4 months.

So for someone in position 2+ you offer a high rate plus maybe some points.

Hi Jim,This happens in many different circumstances, so calm and power on!!

Your success rate will be less than 1%.

This would give you the best fixed rate.

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