The first question is, can I use a second home mortgage (10% down and lower interest rate) for this. 

With software like propstream I can even look at seller mortgage details and MLS private remark.Getting license you only know the legality aspect of being an agent but doesn't necessarily means you would be a smarter one to get to know the market.The only thing that I can not do with propstream is I can not download all disclosures when I try to purchase.

I'm an investor and mortgage broker and have options for loans that go as low as $75,000 and down payments as low as 15%, which makes it easier to stay above $75,000.

If you used a loan to rehab your property and find yourself in a difficult position, doing a straight refi (just paying off the old mortgage) will be easier than trying to pay off the original loan and take additional cash out.

Why pay rent when your landlord gives you free housing, free maintenance team, free mortgage, free electricity, free water, free trash?

Mortgage Broker/ Bank/ Hard Money Lender – Someone that has experience working with other investors.

But the stigma behind crime still exists, like any city, so it's important to screen tenants.

I will potentially move into one of the units for some timePurchase Price: $1.98MAssumable Existing Financing: $1.18M @ 3.48% ($5,563/month) Seller Carry: $300k @ 3.5% (5-Year Term)Down Payment: $525k (Buyer to Bring)Buyer pays all closing. 

Builders can give you some sense of cost and project scope and local officials can let you know if any grants exist for affordable housing, re-zoning efforts, etc.

That's because the city won't calculate the actual amount till a structure is built, aka it's not just a plot of land anymore.This will obvious cause your property tax bill to go up and also your mortgage escrow account as well (sometimes these things can make your mortgage shoot up a few hundred a month).