I want to be a part of this market because I know I can offer tenants a well-maintained, up-to-code home.

Internal Revenue Code section 707(c) defines a guaranteed payment for capital as payments that are determined "without regard to the income of the partnership". 

Off-market special situation acquisition from a forced seller at a 20%+ discount to market.

I have a special fondness for I-found-a-pile-of-gold-in-a-crapshack-basement-help-me-invest posts.

As part of his investment of capital into scaling, he hired a marketing firm specializing in SEO, SEM, social media, direct email, etc.  

They typically require a higher down payment and come with slightly higher interest rates, but they streamline the process for investors with nontraditional income.Finally, for long-term scalability, you might want to connect with lenders specializing in expat or foreign income borrowers.

It take a special knack. 

After that you'll want to see what sub-market/zip code might make sense given the relative rent/price ratios.

Modern codes might require 5 in a room like that.

zip code 15132. near myer park