The biggest question you need to ask yourself is if you are doing this to afford a property you otherwise couldn’t afford or to save money period, that will lead to very different conclusions about where/if to buy. 

My girlfriend and I have been looking at properties over the last couple of months due to life situations changing and having a decent chunk of change saved for a down payment.

You are already succeeding by living for free, which will increase what you can save for the next investment.1-2 years later, buy another one and turn the first property into a pure rental.

Not able to move (at least for a while) due to my job.Looking to use savings that would’ve been for a primary residence down payment to invest in rental property out of state.Would love to make connections, hear thoughts on good markets to look into, strategies to maximize return, etc. 

If you can get to 10 over a 20-year period, you will change your life and look like a genius.Increase earnings, reduce expenses, save, and invest.

In 1-2 years you could save enough to purchase a home to house hack.

Easy Street is a good option BUT you need CASH in liquid checking/savings for down payment of 20% and BIG chunk 2-3 times loan amount to buy out of a prepayment penalty.

I have been digesting all things Real Estate so right now I am working to lower my DTI while saving at least 6-7% for the Owner Occupant down payment (to include closing cost, etc.).

I agree with most on here that the warranty process is less than ideal, however there are off chances that it saves you thousands.

It also saves you some costs, which is helpful when you’re just starting.