Have heard some PMC's allegedly offer other agents a ridiculously small amount like $200. 

You can offer whatever you think is appropriate and message the seller with your reasoning.

Especially in a more competitive market where the options are plentiful.

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You usually can do these loans with NO points, you just need to work with a broker who has access to dozens of lenders as there are plenty of lenders that can provide these type of loans with No Points. 

There are plenty of great renters aside from travel nurses looking to rent by the room and most will be outside of the healthcare field.To your questions:If the home will be furnished,  Furnished Finder will need to be amongst those that you use.Other top platforms: FB Marketplace, Zillow, Roomster, Airbnb, Nextdoor.  

But if your goal is to leave your day job soon, multi family will offer more cash flow typically.

Your setup is very common and I know plenty of folks in the exact same boat.

There are plenty of great folks on here to help you on your way.

However, there are still plenty of tax benefits when it comes the income you generate from your multi-family property that you can deduct from.