I know one person that did this recently and was able to negotiate no money down and 12% over 5 years but this was probably in the mid west.

I mean you take most mid western or deep south cities and over 50% of the SFRs are rentals. were as on the coasts maybe 10% of sfrs are rentals there is a reason.

Transparency is key- detailed budgets, timelines, and exit strategies will set you apart.That said, moving to a new home mid-project could add a lot of stress.

Just the other week I was giving a tour to a potential Canadian investor, and they were shocked at how quickly a street goes from mid/high-end to....well, not as desirable.

If you're open to mid term renting (we transition to this during our slower season), I'd also recommend speaking with the university and trying to see if you could try to be the source for their mid term housing.

I’m now in my mid forty’s.

A solid mid size local company tend to have tools and scale without the downsides.Good luck!

@Kaleb Johnson Depending on where you are upstate you are not too far from the rust belt where prices would be comparable to the Mid-West. 

Rates are hovering in the mid 7s depending on your credit score.

Latest is prop 33.  3rd attempt to pass this with aids health foundation having spent mid $40m last I looked.