@Jaycee Greene after the year living there at first property can you get a second fha loan but have to live for a year too on the next one?

@Von Wilson you could ask the developer next door to partner with you and have them build on your property.  

Your best bet is a property on water and sewer in a non HOA community and either convert the garage to an ADU or Build a separate ADU .

Depends on if he wants to keep the property in Tacoma or does he need it as a down payment for a property in GA.

@Stacy A Stewart I have personally used DSCR loans to purchase rental properties here in the Dallas/Ft.

From a financial perspective, the numbers look attractive—many of these properties show a Cap Rate of 6%–8% or more, which is quite decent.For example, if a Dollar Store property is listed at $1.2 million with an average Net Operating Income (NOI) of $90,000 per year, financing 50% with a 6.5% APR, loan would still result in positive cash flow from day one.

There may be a property tax benefit to leaving pieces.

Quote from @Henry Jay: Hello, me to real estate and look for knowledge in flipping and rental properties. 

Quote from @Sean Regan: Getting ready to list my first rental property after an extensive reno. 

To avoid pitfalls, research liens, check property conditions, and set a max bid before buying.