Imagine a 4bed/2bath home with a small ADU in back, a converted garage with a private entrance, or a three-level home with a basement that can be converted into a private apartment.You can get privacy and house hack, but it takes a little more effort.

(Again, ask the bank.)These days I lean toward flips (which is unusual for me) but if the numbers show it cash flows all in with a 7% loan, then sure.

And you'll have a solid W-2 income to help you qualify for loans. 

It is maybe a couple hundred dollars to join and you can attend numerous classes and meetings.

I am guessing you are buying SFR and small multi's. 

If you are getting a loan no there is no way to protect yourself from crushing your credit or having a foreclosure against you if you are the borrower. 

We have secured a home equity loan against our home (which we own out right with no mortgage payment).

Refinanced August 2020 into a 15 year loan at 3.375%

Quote from @Kristin Vegas: You need to really read and understand your management agreement.A good PM will send you copies of every invoice, no matter how small.

If you're purchasing a single family home you can use traditional financing like you probably did on your house or you can do a commercial loan.