My wife not comfortable putting our house as equity, therefore we are utilizing other options to fund investment properties. 

If they notice you have another house and your debt to income can't cover it.

Property Management takes a nice cut out of your margin, unless you have the systems built to do it in-house. 

The place I have is over 30 years old and a mansion ("mansion" in Japan means an apartment, not "mansion" like a huge house). 

In some of those areas there are those row houses, built on lots that are 3000 s.f. sometimes.

If you stay elsewhere, consider relocating to a thriving, affordable market like Charlotte or Tampa, where you can house hack or live in a property before transitioning it to a rental.Good luck!

This would let you rent out the house for the next 3 years if you wanted and still get to take the gain.  

Section 8 refers to a voucher that some people use to pay for their housing.

How to Track Regulatory ChangesStaying up-to-date might seem daunting, but the right strategies and resources make it manageable.Key Resources:Local Government Websites: These often publish updates to zoning, rental, and housing codes.Real Estate Associations: Organizations like the National Association of Realtors (NAR) or local landlord associations offer regular updates and seminars.Newsletters and Blogs: Subscribe to reputable legal or real estate blogs for insights into upcoming changes.Professional Advisors: Build relationships with real estate attorneys and property management professionals who can provide guidance tailored to your market.Pro Tip: Set up Google Alerts for terms like “rental law changes” or “landlord regulations” in your area to receive real-time updates.3.

Getting blinds for house 1 pick up blinds for house 2 /3 while you there.3.