Jerryll,If only Sysiphus had been pushing his rock up Mount Olympus using your footsteps as a guide he may have been able to join you at the top and become a flippin God, so I consider myself fortunate that I have someone like you at my disposal as I begin my journey , learning from your wisdom to prevent me from falling victim to slipping on monkey drool. 

A mortgage banker would likely have some non-warrantable options at their disposal. 

That's just one of the 1031 strategies at your disposal.

If your loan officer can answer those items thoroughly without having to go research the answers then you will have a good lender at your disposal. 

As I understand, using this benefit would allow me to purchase a property of up to 4 units with no money down.I am wondering if anyone might have tips on good neighborhoods, local banks/title companies, RE Agents, etc.My short-term goal is to reduce costs of living by having my mortgage paid by tenants, then later using my disposable income to fund additional deals.

Should have been $1200 and $600 for room.Gross rent: $2150Expenses: $1640Profit: $500 a month + free rent (savings of $1250 per month)$6000 profit per year, $15,000 savings per year = $21,000 extra in disposable income per year.Initial purchase price of $182,000 Sales price of $326,000After realtor fees and closing costs a profit of $129,000.

(iii) Trash disposal, pest control services, property management, security services, and the costs of any environmental inspections.

If that’s the case then do you personally have to have the cash/money available at your disposal or can you have approvals from a private or hard money lender?

BiggerPockets has a wealth of information at your disposal, so be a sponge and soak it up.Second, I would consider joining a real estate investment club in your area so you can network with other investors and real estate professionals local to you. 

Among the means at your disposal for collecting leads and growing your quick-turn real estate business is establishing a farm area where you do business on a regular basis.