Canton is not quite as bad, although they have increased annual fees and initial inspection requirements in the past few years that Akron never put in place. 

Private funding from a relative may provide flexible terms and reduced financial risk, but formal agreements are necessary, and interest paid is deductible for you but taxable for them.Traditional investment property loans offer stability and tax benefits like deductible interest and property taxes but require larger down payments.

Please, no solicitations.Use the renovation/acquisition loan products that require 10% down on the purchase and you should be able to get a few going at a time.

You are particularly interested in short-term and long-term rentals, promising ROI, and locations with a mix of affordability and growth opportunities.Being willing to move and live in a part of a 1-4 unit property will help you get better financing, for sure, and require less down.

If one partner unconditionally guarantees the debt, this can sometimes require some side room guarantees to that partner to ensure no one recognizes a capital gain.As a few others have alluded to, there is a secondary problem known as a "debt financed distribution interest expense." 

I understand this is not a requirement, but I have never received a damaged unit from an inherited tenant or any legal issues.

We review yearly with our CPA who files the necessary forms.By law, IRAs require a custodian.

HUD 4000.1 (I believe) is the latest HUD handbook and it goes over all requirements for originating the loan, including but not limited to occupancy requirements and exemptions.FHA occupancy : "At least one Borrower must occupy the Property within 60 Days of signing the security instrument and intend to continue occupancy for at least one year."

We can also lend to both individuals and LLCs.I'd be happy to share my experience as both an investor and as a lender.

This can be done, it just requires finding the right lender.