If you’ve been looking for ways to enter the world of real estate investing, it may not be quite as hard as you think. Here’s one tip most people don’t know: If you’re looking at buying a multi-unit property (up to four units) and will occupy one of the units as your primary residence, you can finance the property as a primary residence instead of an investment property. Why does this matter? - Lower down payment requirements - More flexibility in qualifying guidelines - You can use the project