If you choose to go with a first time home buyer program, you would need to identify all the terms and advantage of that as MANY are available.

I was looking there myself and curious what areas you would choose for a mix of cash flow and appreciation? 

But I choose to rely on these court decisions.

As bank’s risk tolerance shifts to being more cautious, less non-recourse loans are available.

You can't decide which one to choose based on the minimal information you provided.

But everyone has their own unique financial situation, financial goals and risk tolerance.

I work an asset company to help me determine my risk tolerance. 

2) how to get started and what property management company to choose?

They offer a $10K repair fund to fix damages in addition to SD plus warranty for appliance repair etc.I have no say in whom they choose to move in, whether there are animals, limit on # of occupants etc. they reserve right to inspect property so i have no idea if they can tell me to remodel, paint etc.does this make sense i have a vacancy coming up in October (bad rental timing).

For example we take a booking, they read our zero tolerance policy on partying and noise complaints and then ask us to cancel because they are a bachelorette party and do not want any issues as they do plan to drink.