You’ll be able to use a low down payment loan like an fha or conventional 3-5% down loan if you househack versus if you buy an investment property.

They are inexpensive but you will get low intent sellers that youwill need to filter and nurture.Irecommend finding a good guru course and sticking to it, partnering with another investor/or working for one, or have someone on hand that is knowledgeable that you can pester :)

Classic buy high, sell low. 

Focus instead on the “low end of the high end,” where gentrification is happening.

However, I do see most rentals do 1x rent for a security deposit, so it would be another potential factor in a renter's mind when comparing your listing to another. 

If it's below that, Lowe's and HD have some pretty amazing looking laminate counters that do a really good job mimicking solid.

Low fees too.

Since, it's a new property maintenance is quite low and wondering if relying on Equity and Appreciation of the house over long term is right way to go? 

Single-family home prices and rents are primarily driven by supply and demand dynamics, with interest rates playing a crucial role.Supply:Existing homes for sale have hit a near 30-year low.​​

Seller accepted my very low offer because the prior buyer walked away when the inspector informed him the septic was corroded.