There is also the option of a 2nd mortgage (piggyback mortgage) to supplement your down payment, if you're not too far above the conforming loan limit. 

If anyone has questions on roofs I do residential and commercial roofs with multiple companies and specialize in understanding how to handle and supplement claims to get the most damage coverage possible.   

I am looking to supplement my primary income stream and expand into real estate investment.  

Selling the home and utilizing the proceeds to supplement your living expenses is probably a better plan.

I am not trying to supplement my income, just have a positive cash flow that allocates repairs.Also I have a tough time filling my units.  

We initially got into investing after speaking to a co-worker who was approaching retirement and he told me how he owned multiple properties and how it would supplement his retirement.

I'm allergic to incense smoke too, but since becoming more spiritual I've started to burn it.

If you need supplemental retirement income - take it.

Your strategy sounds great - I am a huge believer in holding on to rentals to supplement your retirement. 

I would agree with @Patricia Steiner that sphere of influence is definitely a more effective way to go for your main strategy, and maybe you can add in cold calling to supplement it.