Many investors start with a multifamily property, like a duplex, as living in one unit and renting out the other can offset your mortgage and reduce vacancy concerns.Take your time running the numbers and researching neighborhoods—you're off to a great start!

We live in a world where PR matters to EVERY business out there.

As I grow I will hire a virtual assistant to take a few more tasks off my plate to allow me to live the same lifestyle. 

I change out rugs a few times a year in my living room.

They will all (in theory) be living somewhere.

I live in a popular vacation town in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

I don't think you are going to be able to get insurance for two separate living units in a single-family when they are both illegal and likely do not have the correct egress windows (basement) for fire safety which could subject you to huge liability if something happens to either party.

I am orginally from Elgin, but living down in Logan Square area of Chicago proper!

Like the others mentioned, either 3.5% down if you intend to live in it.

Yes...as long as your living room is really nice....