Your best bet would be to find a portfolio lender whose niche aligns with your investment strategy. 

Is a cash-out refinance a good strategy right now despite the risk of a negative cash flow?

However I tried Freedomsoft just to pull down cash buyer data to see where to market, and I was impressed by what they say it can do.  

I have worked with a number of new investors that use this strategy to get started. 

That's the same chart/data I posted above.

How much can you budget for furnishings and all kitchen items and creature comforts for the ones you want to MTR.If you have a vacant 6-unit, you have great possibilities to try all strategies.

I agree with @Nicholas L. regarding the house hack strategy. 

I would advise picking one of those strategies and rolling with it.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

Most fail pursuing the smaller asset strategy because they they lack the organization skills noted above but also because they do not understand the asset class in which they invest.