If I want to buy a house, fix it up, and the post-rennovation value exceeds the FHA guidance for my area, what’s the best mortgage product for me?

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How long will it take you to “fix it up” ?

9 months is generally the theshold where a hard money loan starts to not make sense.

I don’t know what rates would look like between FHA Vs. Traditional, but keep in mind that FHA is generally more picky about the property.

If you can find a property that meets the requirements for a traditional lender, I’d just go that route. Otherwise, hard money may be the only option.

Conventional 3%+ down , if its your first primary mortgage
Depending on your situation

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