I am from out of state so wanted less maintenance in the short term while I build my portfolio and grow to the point where I am comfortable hiring a manager!   

Long story short, any owner-occupied property loan will require the borrower to show income that the lender can determine to be stable and predictable in their good-faith effort to confirm the ability to repay. 

Goal to live for free. 

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Perhaps it's a negative reflection on the fact that fame and celebrity often in this country give individuals free reign to commit crimes with out penalty of consequence. 

Be sure to explore all around the forums as well as many of the FREE tools that Bigger Pockets provides.I am on the lending side of things and am always happy to hop on a call to discuss loan options that are out there, even if not offered by my resources.

Typically, I also avoid paid education because there is so much free content.

everyone wants the distressed assets you're trying to find.the short answer to your questions is: start going to lots and lots of meetups and network in person.i would also think about house hacking as soon as you can. 

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