Additionally, it's easy for a house on one lease to get absolutely trashed by the renter.

Additionally, it's easy for a house on one lease to get absolutely trashed by the renter.

Is there a way to access the additional features without creating a new Stessa account through the BiggerPockets link? 

Considering that, you are likely going to see appreciation year over year, which essentially will be additional equity you'd capture just by simply living in the home. 

Starting small, like with a duplex, is a good way to get your feet wet and minimize risks.Good luck!

I agree with the others here that say you need to have some skin in the game, if you are going to live there yourself, get an FHA loan rather than owner financing, you can get a 3.5% down loan, personally I do not love these as they require  PMI which is an additional expense, and you also need  bring additional funds for closing at least for taxes, title, attorney and transfer fees . borrowing from anyone else for the down payment, to include a personal loan from the bank is not a good idea, those again will be higher int. rate.

Additionally, I’m curious about how this would apply to properties in provinces like British Columbia, Alberta, or Ontario.

Additional Resources to check, 'FYIs', in case you want to learn more about rezoning in the future)-Look up your address on the city's zoning map here to see how properties in your immediate vicinity are zoned.

In this IDEAL situation the savings is minimal.  

I also make sure to specify in the lease agreement that I need proof of coverage before move-in and that the policy should name me as an “additional interested party.”