Again, make sure to include a qualified attorney on your team when you start partnering in any fashion. 

Other agents will show people one specific house in place of the old fashioned coffee meet.

@Isiah Ferguson If you want to use the equity to purchase another property some options are:1) get a cash-out refi on one/both2) apply for a Heloc on one/both3} get a private loan with one/both as a collateralThere is always the old fashioned route of saving your rental income and anything else you can until you have enough for a down payment 

I have 4 properties currently in Augusta which have appreciated in some fashion.

Also, if you do things the old-fashioned way and aren't running background checks or credit checks then you might get a tenant with a criminal background or who won't be able to pay rent on time - this is where property management can solve most of those issues and basically make the process easier for both landlords and tenants!

Although the screening criteria and security deposit changes will probably impact business in a more drastic fashion, I think this issue is what will cause the most "what-if/unease" from people-probably because it's the easiest to explain and also will cause the most headlines for local news. 

@Ebony King, for a lien auction county in Alabama (as opposed to the old fashioned certificate auction) you are given the opportunity to buy each year's lien as it comes due and is unpaid.

Whatever helps you sleep at night and makes your day easier.My first deal was a no money down deal and I anticipate working my next one in a similar fashion.

If you are planning on doing deals in Vegas, it's best to do it the old fashion way which is networking with people and creating relationships so that you can get referrals.

Now if your primary residence is going to be a house hack situation that is great but you still need a good job, great credit score and money in the bank.I think this is where the push for no money down gets confusing because when people who are looking for no money down believe that they can have zero to their name, no job, no savings and do not own any property already and they are sold a dream that they can have a no money down situation.I am old fashioned I guess.