I’m not convinced it makes a real difference unless a person has a unique setting.

Personally, remitting myself makes sure I dive deep on numbers.

Once it's rented, use that rental income to help offset your DTI, which may help you qualify for the second property sooner.Partner with Investors: Team up with someone to split costs and lower your personal DTI impact.

During this 24-month period, the property must be rented to another person at a fair market rental value.After the 24 month period your sibling could convert it into a primary residence.

Personally, I started my investment journey with multifamily properties before moving into single-family homes.

Here is my favorite (among several others, just as hysterical) part of this case:"...Petitioner’s testimony that neither he nor his son used his personal bedroom,living room, or kitchen for personal reasons strains credibility.

@William Taylor so many options...Use your RE knowledge to: WholesaleFind rental deals to sell to investors locally or here on BPStart leveraging your personal contacts to build your sales businessFind a motivated seller willing to do seller financing:- Move in worst room or basement, rent out all the other rooms for max cashflow- You could even live in the basement and STR the rest of the house

If you do decide to do mailer(s), then I would advise you to personalize the card and do a handwritten note. 

I've done this personally and have helped a bunch of other investors do the same.

You'll never get the confidence to invest from another person or guru.