(There’s no way to transfer title that can legally prohibit enforcement of due on sale, except transfer to the owners REVOCABLE trust or transfer to children upon death).  

HI Guenevere, You can acquire your a primary residence from up to 1-4 units for as low as 5% with conventional or 3.5% FHA with a few exceptions.

You have your exceptions, but that's what I've seen after talking to thousands of people and helping hundreds build their porfolios. 

No different.... except that with the HELOC you may get an additional $616 a year in deductions - check with your tax professional. 

When you screened them, did their background come up fine except for a couple of evictions or court appearances that they were eager to talk about and had long and detailed explanations for?

No cameras allowed in common areas except that provided by landlord, garage agreement, and so forth, then I see no problem warning this guy to fix or quit. 

I self manage 29 SFR and keep them all below market rent (except for my sec 8 properties).

@Preston Dean I personally like to make sure I have a set amount of reserves for each property to cover things, so if you have a pool of funds sitting aside personally I would just earmark a certain amount that you don't touch except for that property (or an emergency).

This is an old thread and I don't have an opinion on Rent Hero (except that maybe this business name feels a little dated and pigeon holes them)For tracking receipts Real Estate Investors often think they need physical receipts for every single tax deduction.

Are there banks or financial institutions that would grant a loan at less than 25% down, say 10% for someone with exceptional credit?