Friendly reminder that loan guidelines typically allow you to use the theoretical or real income from the other unit (the one you're not going to occupy) to help you qualify for the mortgage.

If you buy 2-3 bedrooms house, you have have up to 2 friends.

I invest in Boise, ID and do quite a few BRRRRs, LTRs and STRs- varying degrees of success depending on how much equity we can force and the type of back end financing we can find, but the tax benefits are great and it's a rapidly growing market and Idaho is probably the most landlord friendly state in the nation. 

My childhood best friend is from Arnhem!

I’m looking for some advice on a fix/flip property that I purchased with two friends almost two years ago.

I cant imagine where you'd find better than conventional unless you have a crazy friend with a lot of money.   

Take a look at this podcast from BP - it goes over Beginner friendly ways to start investing and you will take alot from it. 

Once you have a good understanding of what you can afford, reach out to your landlord in a friendly and casual way.

Quote from @Sarah Kensinger: Boston is not STR friendly unless you live in the property.

In my case it was someone who knew a friend of mine and that friend vouched for me.In my opinion it is a great way to go if you have it available.