{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Primary Home vs. Rental Property: The Mortgage Rules You Need to Know","description":" \ud83d\udcde Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/blitton\/  \ud83d\udcf2 Text \u201cLEND\u201d to 21000 to schedule a free 15\u2013minute consultation Turning a primary residence into a rental property is a common strategy, but it\u2019s also one that can get homeowners into hot water if they don\u2019t follow the rules. In this episode, Bill breaks down the key differences between mortgages for primary homes versus investment properties, and what you need to know before converting your home into a rental. Here\u2019s what we discuss in this episode:  \ud83c\udfe1 The benefits of buying a primary residence vs. a rental property  \u23f3 How long you need to live in the residence before you sell it  \ud83d\udea8 The consequences of occupancy fraud, including losing your property  \ud83d\udcb0 Buying to Rent? Bigger Down Payment Ahead &amp;nbsp; CONTACT: Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/blitton\/ Visit the Smart Mortgage Show website for more podcasts, videos and mortgage info: https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/ Call: 484-352-4151.  Check us out on YouTube: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3KbUxAF &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Smart Mortgage Show with Bill Litton","author_url":"https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38265425\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38265425"}