@Dave Foster   @bill ExeterMy view is without violating any irs rules your best option may be to live in the property 2 years and use the exemption.  

Explore options like conventional loans, DSCR, seller financing, or partnerships, and connect with local lenders to find the best fit for your strategy.Good luck!

It’s more about offering a different option for owners who need capital, and offering investors to access the world of real estate investing fast and smart, like never before. 

What are other options do we have if we don't have piror experience? 

Sounds to me option 1 will be best though.   

Yes you have more options in the city, but it's no guarantee that you're going to get into a decent school anymore with families moving to catchment areas of the schools that they want and filling them.

I have a couple of funding options on the table and I’d love to hear your thoughts:Funding Approach: I have capital partners who are willing to fund 100% of the project in exchange for 50% of the profits.

One thing to consider on the credit card option is that a lot of contractors don’t accept them so that could be an issue.

There are more options for renters so it's putting pressure on rents btwn 10%- 20%.

You have to compare your expenses with each management style and find the option that works best for you.