This may be the best time to secure a property, live in it (and less than 20% as a primary), then move or reassess the plan in a year after your mortgage implication is up.

Focusing on securing funding, partnering with quality contractors, and sourcing off-market properties certainly seems to be a winning formula.By prioritizing the purchase price and understanding the needs of both your lenders and contractors, you’ve managed to create a sustainable and successful investment strategy.

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

., off-street parking, on-site laundry, garage, etc).The ultimate plan is to BRRRR, and I'm able to secure verbal agreement from a couple of relatives and friends for financing.

With regard to securing a tenant, I think you are attracting the applicants you want, but maybe are gun shy about accepting them. 1.

Just a trash environment with criminals including officials and representatives. 

Here are some pros and cons:Pros:Safety and Security: Requiring background checks for all adult occupants helps ensure that everyone living on your property has been screened for potential risks, such as criminal history.

Is it possible just to secure the additional money needed in repairs? 

Any tips on how to secure a deal quickly?

I like how you're seizing the opportunity right now to secure more money from the government, which is in my opinion the most dependable income to have.