I have called some local lenders (I prefer to deal with local banks if possible), but have not gotten very far.

Quote from @Jerome Brown: Looking for some wisdom and to network with anyone buying in Ohio market (Columbus, Dayton, cincinnati).

House hacking with a low down payment is one of the easiest ways to start since you’ll live for cheap and build equity.

Certain lenders can accept higher than 50%, and may be able to execute even with an exception. 

I agree with @Aaron Zimmerman—setting up your chart of accounts to align with Schedule E/1040 or 1065, depending on your type of entity, will again take some of the heavy lifting come tax time.

Based on comps I could get about $2,200 a month in rent. that breaks down to :-$1,100 (+) -$600 = -$1,700 in mortgage/HEL$2,200 -$1,700 =$500.00 profitOr the Home Equity Agreement I get the $62k cash with no payment.

Not a good one to go with.

-AdrianI am quite pleased with my Capital Square DST.

Hello Gagan, Some important tools and resources I incorporate into my business to help finding deals is to network with local investors.

Worked with an agent via a referral and landed this centrally located home that comes with a 1BR/1BA casita in the back.