One way to get tax benefits while you're living there could be installing solar panels or upgrading the energy efficiency of the home. 

For example, we might arrange a shorter penalty period or reduced fees if you expect to exit the property within a specific timeframe.Ultimately, the key is aligning your financing terms with your exit strategy.

As an investor buying rental properties, the buyer should never have to pay a fee to purchase something. 

However, with this in mind, contact the closing firm and ask for an escrow fee sheet to ensure that it somewhat aligns with the standard title/escrow fees that other closing attorneys offer.

(condos are cheaper, but not always ideal and the condo fees take a lot of the rent that could go to your mortgage). 

You should never pick your 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary based solely on their 1031 Exchange fees, costs and charges or the size of the institution.

Are there any lenders or ways to finance the entry fee for subject to deals?

You will get away from income taxes and annual registration fees by going to the townships, but your property taxes skyrocket which may offset some of the rent increases.

That is a cheap pet fee and good cancellation. 

Now that I own rentals we just systematically remove any garbage disposals that may have been installed.