I am a retired Navy Submariner, current REI and now work in turnkey.

Current market rental price is about 20% higher than existing rent.

My ultimate goal is to build a portfolio of cash-flowing properties to achieve financial freedom.I’m currently seeking mentors who can guide me through this journey and help me avoid common pitfalls.

Currently in the process of getting my business visa approved to make the move south (from Canada).

As well as I just launched my starter supply and Bath product campaign on my current properties and will include it with new ones. 

HEY GUYS JUST WANTED TO KNOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET FUNDING FOR A LIVE IN FLIP IM CURRENTLY ONE SIDE AND WOULD LOVE TO REHAB THE WHOLE PROPERTY I GOT IN USING FHA !

This approach mitigates risk while leveraging your resources effectively.Looks like your household could qualify as REPS and really offset your taxes if your portfolio is optimized.

Quote from @Victor Yang: If I gift a house, what amount will go towards the lifetime gift limit, the amount i purchased the house for, or the current FMV?

Would I go to the current owners bank to see if they would allow a subject to loan? 

There's currently a tenant in the house (who I presume caused the smoke damage), but the seller promises that this tenant will be gone before closing.