It really depends on what you are looking and I think your thought process is correct.

There are a bunch of ways to do this depending on the property type, usage, and you (income and credit scores).If this is a primary residence, you can get up to 90% of the value of your home minus any exisitng debt. 

Contrary to what some say, this is NOT a state-wide requirement, it is lender dependent.

Depending on your loan it might only work in the STR game.HOA’s normally do not allow in the Oceanside area but if you get on the beach then they do with restrictions.If you want a personal consult let me know.I have a team here in Oceanside, Carlsbad.

The one following may be a profit split with some leverage, depending where the market is and our goals for that fund. 

Yes, you'd be doing either delayed financing or a cash out refinance depending on the timing.

Not all VA loans are owner-occupied as the VA gives you an allotment so you can have multiple properties with VA loans depending on what they clear you for.

Hi @Mike Arias I think it depends on the strategy. 

STR it will cost you big.this isn't a difficult job depending on the fridge location.

I disagree a little about what you said about companies are entitled to fair market rents, I believe that depends on where they are located.