Please give your best tips/suggestions as I embark on this journey.Thanks,Vidit

The only thing I'd suggest is to raise your rents unless you think you're at the top of the market.

I will suggest you plan to House Hack a Duplex or Triplex or Fourplex every year for the next 4 to 5 years and you will thank me later.Goodluck man and keep us posted on your progress!

WE get our spec loans from local community banks that specialize in lending to business's in the community.. they are not retail banks they are not looking to amass huge small time checking deposits..

By no means am I suggesting the funds should not be held correctly but there are other areas a landlord should focus their attention if they are concerned about tenant related liability. 

Any suggestions?

I appreciate the suggestion to check out Tim Delaney’s posts - I'll definitely do that.FYI - I’m also a regular listener and fan of your BiggerPockets Money podcast, so it’s great to connect with the community here.

I wouldn't suggest you buy a single-family home to live in because the additional cost outweighs the benefits.

I then suggest setting up a bank account where there is auto pay.

Do you have any suggestions on how to go about this?