It’s true that you can have a 10 percent down and have it classify as investment property for tax purposes as long as you can meet the irs definition of investment property while also meeting your lenders occupancy requirement. 

I have come across Find Dream Rentals and found it to be very helpful in meeting my needs as a landlord offering furnished units.

Hi Tony:The best way to handle is to visit the city planning department which zoning is usually part of to see if a variance is granted, and examine the plans filed.

Networking with local landowners and attending real estate meet-ups or county auctions sometimes, folks prefer a direct sale to an investor over listing with an agent.

Good point, I guess I am wondering if you frequently see deals that meet the 1% rule? 

I will be in Cincinnati from 11/1-11/3 attending the REIAGC this year and would love to meet with any Real Estate professionals and investors while I am in town.

Ironically most investors don't slow down to ask themselves that simple question but will prepare a multi tab excel spreadsheet justifying the reason behind purchasing the low barrier home that lacks fundamentals because it meets the 1% rule or is a good BRRRR candidate because that's what they are taught.

The first step is always reporting to your local police department and getting a document that states that any unauthorized visitors will be trespassed immediately-- but in my experience, it takes more than just this to get the squatters out.

@Sandra Andrews I find investors from my "local" Cincinnati REIA on zoom meetings, note investing Facebook groups, note investing conferences.

After that, get out and meet some folks at the local meetups.