Since part of your property is a rental, I believe a portion of your mortgage interest should be a tax deduction unlike your other debt.

Many states have discounted property taxes and lower yearly increases for owner occupied properties.

I personally do not have experience managing rentals.

I only spoke with one person so far and they scheduled for more information gathering/ rental investment calls from them this upcoming week.

There are down payment programs for duplexes, i have not searched or tried to do a 3-4 unit property. 

They are asking me to call them… see message below:“We are very interested in your property and would like more information, particularly about the proximity of the amenities to the location.

Ask your employer if you can have your pay split up into three deposits, one to investments savings, one to your checking account for personal use on a daily basis, and one to an emergency account you can tap into so you don't have to tap into your investment savings.

I purchase my personal investments to maximize their equity and hold long term.

CA has more than half of the nations homeless/unsheltered persons. 

If the state matters, I'm interested in Connecticut@Matt WanThe key to understanding being “in person” is that you can be “in person” anywhere there is a notary or other person who can certify your signature… typically.