The lease would establish income, which can be used for loan qualification purposes.

In our areas we have a lot of new low income construction that comes with a section 8 housing voucher.  

What do I need to do to generate leads and close deals?

Save that down payment money you mentioned or go for a multi family at a higher price than the single but have rental income. 

Jay thanks for the tip, it helped in searching and learning about "lead generators" in the fine print in lending and what means.

My wife and I have business income and our accountant can divide the income according to what would be the best for reducing tax liability.  

@Brenden Sperl - Can you clarify you rental income?

Giving up $100k+,in tax free income.

Cash Flow Potential: Rental income from real estate held in an SDIRA flows directly back into the account, allowing you to reinvest and compound your wealth tax-advantaged.

I'll be 45 next month.option A) Kiyosaki Model: Don't sell and run either long term or short term rentals through it for a year to show income on the property than pull a $300k mortgage on it to build another house in the same neighborhood... repeatoption B)  Ramsey Model, Sell it for $600k.