I've had lenders offer products I didn't know were out there for buying certain types of properties as well.

If there's a family member or friend in a similar situation, and you can both align on the initial plan (location, home type, price, usage/occupancy, etc) you can pretty easily get a co-ownership agreement in place and even a joint mortgage.The benefit here is it might open up your ability to buy a larger place in a nicer area which could lead to a faster rate of appreciation and overall better living environment. 

Ken, I would prefer to do that, but I wasn't sure if any banks would offer that type of loan or line of credit.

Does anyone know any type of real estate meet ups that are happening in Chicago in the month of January?

See this BP blog for a numbers comparison - More Units Doesn’t Mean More Money—Why a Single-Family Home Can Beat a Fourplex.Stay focused on your goal, financial freedom; not following popular dogma.

Its worse than just being off.. 97% of those type of solicitations are from  scammers pretending to be lenders  you know pump and dump due diligence schemes quote super low rates tell you what you want to hear just need to send me 500.00 up front then another 1000.. 

@Vidit Maini You might want to be more specific regarding what type, if business you want to start.

I have legal background, billing, office and executive assistant type experience, and now many years of marketing experience as well.

But they had to jump through a dozen HOA hoops..eventually, the building got stricter on short-term stays.For single-family homes, if you can snag something with a scenic deck or quick access to popular spots, you’d be surprised how many travelers pay a premium for that “living like a local” vibe.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?