However, I have found that in Seattle, most investors stay away due to the stringent renting laws and the high cost of real estate.

Hello,I have a preapproval for 3% down payment conventional loan, as I own no property.Haven't found a house I like, I wanna be patient looking for my to live-in house, but I still wanna get a rental property where income covers all costs while looking for my own house.My question is, can I get a normal 20% down conventional loan for the rental, and then later I get a conventional 3% down loan for my house?

I found a local broker that can do a 80-85% LTV for 1500 in origination fees which is much lower than current mortgage servicers price of 7500.

I have found that also be the case to most investors I have talked to here.

I've tried researching this a bit but haven't quite been satisfied with what I have found, so I apologize in advance if this has been answered and I just missed it or didn't understand it correctly.Few questions - 1) I have taken the first leap and am closing on a property in Ohio mid October.  

That’s the network I use to refer my clients out of state and I’ve always found top tier agents.

If any new investors are interested in working with me so we can share what we have found or if any experienced investors have any wisdom they would be willing to share it would be greatly appreciated.

@Jackie SicilianI found him today and was looking for reviews on the program, as well as, costs.

@Wendy JiangBe honest and say no as mold testing is typically only done when there are visual signs of mold and has never been any signs or complaints.There are many factors outside of mold that can contribute to breathing problems.I would offer that if you wish I can order a hygienist to come to teat for toxic mold - but if it’s found to be negative the costs for the testing would be at your expense.

Once I found a duplex or triplex my plan would be to jump on it and househack it.