Any Gap funders you would suggest? 

That would be a helpful addition to your plan as you would further reduce your cost of living.Also don’t forget from that $600 you are planning on getting in cash flow you have taxes, insurance, maintenance, capex, and vacancy to consider.With two homes, you may want to keep that extra $20k as an emergency fund rather than spending it on a third property and then be left with no emergency funds.

I heard that you would need to get neighborhood approval in addition to the city approval... 

In addition, due to the 2 of 5 year rule there often is no need.  2) you cannot 1031 a property that has not been put into service to be an investment property 3) you cannot 1031 a flip.  

I've heard people in this forum suggest that you treat them all like animals.

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential.

I'm happy to answer any additional questions as best as I can. 

Quote from @Nick Am: @Michael Plaks--> The SE taxes are STRICTLY NOT in addition. 

Isaiah, I would suggest starting out with doing some research on some of the available platforms like AirDNA.

Many Realtors will suggest purchasing a property using a FHA Loan, to reduce your out of pocket money.