An example, a small down payment initially, but the note has now seasoned for 60 months with on time payments documented by a third party servicer.

We have done 8 self storage locations and 2 country subdivisions selling lots in the Omaha area and been very successful.  

HI Jewell,If you were to use FHA again, this could trigger the FHA 100 mile rule + 1.75% upfront fee, however with a few exemptions Indeed FHA allows you to put 3.5% down payment to invest in 1-4 units.

Then get photos and get third party verification that everything was done right prior to making your final payment to the contractor.

Self storage zoning.1.  

The biggest advantage of using someone local to where you're buying is that they will understand taxes, insurance, and similar items very well when it comes to DTI/DSCR calculations and payment quotes, and they will likely have a local network of service providers for ancillary services (survey, inspections, etc).

Consider FHA loans for lower down payments and reserve for repairs or upgrades.

The limits are not high at first, but they can build with good utilization and payment history.

Mortgage payment is $1671/mo. 

Spend the time now reading and learning so you will be ready when you have the down payment for your house hack.