I self manage this property.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

(Littleton, where OP is buying, is an example of this.)So as long as you work with an agent who knows the laws in and out (ahem, blatant self-promotion), and you buy in an area that currently allows non-owner occupied, you almost certain to be allowed to do so in perpetuity.

And don't even get me started on Laches as a defense by a savvy borrower's attorney...... 

Going to try to self manage my first property and looking to lean as much as I can from those more experienced!

I self manage this property.

So get your 401k and HSA and other self directed accounts ready.

According to this NYT article "It can cost as much as $10.5 million for a title-contending starting offense and defense in the new Power Four conferences."

@Brad Kanouse,If you take a distribution from an IRA - it will be subject to taxes and penalties.You can convert your IRA into a "Self-directed IRA" and have the IRA buy the property, in this case you are not the owner, the IRA is.

Don't listen to a brokerage pitch, they are all generally the same - our marketing is excellent, we are the leader in the area, look at our website and partnerships - they all have that.Cloud brokerages, in general, are better for independent self-starters, but the con is you will be on Facebook Workplace trying to network and won't have an office to go to.