Starting with a smaller property or a few fix-and-flip projects can help you build equity, gain credibility with lenders, and better understand the process before scaling up.Securing funding for larger projects can be challenging without prior experience, but options like hard money loans might be worth exploring.

@Cory Prior There are ways of doing low-money down strategies.  

@Ray Hage thank you for your example, and can say I've done the same thing for as long as utilities are setup prior to move in, security deposit is paid, and first month's rent in full is paid.

I want to make sure this is something I have no doubts about prior to jumping in.

The last time I stayed in one, I was charged a large cleaning fee and then met with a list of what to clean prior to us leaving.

I cant make this up.When I had finally arrived for the last time, I had come to find out two days prior to my arrival he went to shut off the water to the house.

You can look at an elevation map or ask for a previous survey on a property prior to purchase. 

Apologies if I missed prior posts asking the same thingI want to take advantage of the low down payment requirement however need to find a lender supporting this loan type.Can you please provide any recommended lenders for Homestyle loans (or even 203k) that serve DFW? 

Most people really don't understand this fact (myself include prior to moving here) and it can trip you up if you don't have reliable "boots on the ground" or a thorough understanding of neighborhoods and blocks.

Maybe I was mistaken about its prior use.