I imagine the only way it would be possible is to do the bulk purchase in cash, sell off a couple and then put debt on them?

Exactly 1 year later my first tenant moved his family in where his kids and dog can play in the massive yard while raising 2 cows in the barn.

In the OFF-chance (not as common), you're looking to get into a DSCR loan...there are ways to get no origination or processing fee by originating your own loan (yes this is possible and you can do it in 39 states without a license).

I would like to find more of an equity play.

With a 3-5% down FHA loan, I snagged a cozy home in a hot spot, worked from home to play handyman, and created a hedge against the "what-ifs" of life.

It is possible that it will comp out but I might hire an appraiser to see what they come up with.It depends on how bad you want it.

Otherwise you have to plan for worst possible results. 

Learn the eviction procedure for your area, perhaps contact a lawyer in the field to help you with this one, and get the fraudster you're currently housing out on the sidewalk to sleep in a cardboard box where they belong.You're going to lose plenty of money here, but this will never happen to you again, and you can minimize your losses if you move as quickly as possible.

Like I said earlier, I am new to the game but learning as much and as fast as possible.

Families: "Spacious backyard, kids’ play area, and just minutes from the local zoo."