And recently, after much pushback, they backed off the plan to not let you transfer the permit to the next property owner when you sell.

Your screening is limited to ONLY what RentRedi thinks should be part of the screening process, and rent payments...well, you will be reported to the IRS for the fees RentRedi charges..and RentRedi will not give you their W9 to write those off as an expense.

I do think the house hacking method will be the best method for me considering I will not be starting off with the biggest down payment.

I’m in home remodeling sales and work about 20-25 hours per week and off weekends, so I have a ton of time on my hand waiting around for appointments. 

It is not uncommon - main reason we see right now is over inflated original ARVs and now borrowers cannot sell and pay off the lender. 

So, I took it off my Application and haven't really thought about it too much since then.I don't remember now where I first heard about it. 

My 20 hour course (I used OnCourse) offers some exam prep that I have been going off so far.Thanks in advance

The Mortgage is paid off. 

Following Up + More details: @carolineOur utilities were also opened using an LLC but since the power had actually been shut off the problem mostly came from ICE sending someone out to turn it back on plus installing a new style meter (which had to be approved by our HOA but that was another matter entirely and not particularly difficult).Opening a bank account with BCR as an individual is easy and you can get an atm card in about 3 days but you will be limited to holding only a thousand dollars in it.

The government has tried it with section 8 and rent control in some cities , we all know the end result .You would be better off starting a jobs program teaching the trades , educating them on finances and work ethic and then rebuilding abandoned properties for them to buy