Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

I'd be looking for a property with an assumable mortgage on AssumableLoanFinder.com (Screenshot below of live deals available today for a house-hacker).

I'll refi as soon as possible and then have my HELOC available for my second property. 

I would go on furnishedfinder.com which will allow you to look at MTR's in your area, see what they rent for, and see how many are "available now" vs at some point in the future.

Your PSF will be much lower than it would be adding one small unit per lot.One thing to note is more than 4 units or more than one ADU changes the financing that is available.  

Not only does our CPA do our taxes but he is always available throughout the year to answer tax questions we have which has been helpful. 

We were desperate and took the first available.

Cash available: 100k

Common sources of such properties include:Foreclosures: Homes that have been repossessed by banks due to non-payment.Distressed Properties: Homes that are in poor condition and need a lot of work.Auctions: Properties sold at auction for below market value.Off-market Deals: Properties that aren't listed on the MLS but are available for sale through direct outreach or networking.The key is to buy a property at a price low enough to ensure that even after renovations, the home will appraise for a higher value.2.

There are not a ton of triplex or 4 plex properties available but the best one is a 6 unit, 3 building property at 1.9m in Steilacoom.