Look into asset classes with stronger cash flow, such as small multifamily properties, short-term rentals, or mobile home parks.

I attempted to provide the most transparent and up to date information on this site. 

Can I do it as an investment property first and move into it at a later date?     

I have filed for eviction on one tenant that I have placed in my career, and I was able to negotiate him out long before the court date. 99% of the time, eviction should not be a driver for whether you invest. 

Understanding the interest rate, loan maturity date, and any prepayment penalties will help gauge urgency.3.

It took us a couple of weeks but we slowly increased their rankings unit they were on page 1 (based on search parameters of course) and they got a 10 day booking soon thereafter.We use Price Labs to check out the date of the last booking.

5) If approved, how much will they want upfront, when can they start and what's their expected completion date?

The agent was getting pushed pretty hard by his brokerage to get this signed before putting in an offer, so I caved, but limited the date. 

I did not want to simply rely on one source so I figured there are people here that would be up-to-date if such a manner was so as well. 

Very in-depth and up to date.