Provided OP will owner occupy and there is sufficient equity in it, this can be done with <$2k cash to close (inclusive of down payment and all closing costs) and no PMI.

People there are rather easy going and the community felt rather inclusive to me. 

The 100k is inclusive of mapping, and legal fees associated with the HOA creations and establishment.

The home commands $1800 per month in rent.One of the adjacent (attached) rowhomes is under renovation and has been open to the environment for weeks.

With contribution limit of $55,000 per participant for 2018 you can probably shelter most of your income from wholesaling into your retirement account instead of paying it to uncle Sam, then grow your wealth in tax-deferred environment. 

Yes you can go to commercial loans after that but they usually reset ever 5-10 years, even if they are amortized over 30 and you want that in this interest rate environment.

You will find out much in that environment.

Further, you may want to consider the market environment.

Continue to accumulate property until I can semi-retire or fully retire from my cubical environment. 2.

Let’s assume break even on monthly expenses (all inclusive) vs rental income Thanks again for the insights keep them coming !