I'm looking to start off in areas with lower costs coming in, preferably under $100k single families but definitely under $200k. 

Mark Vorkapich of Gladstone Strategieshttps://www.gladstonestrategies.com/I do agree with the above on checking with your current CPA to see if they have a preferred provider - sometimes it is easier and with better results if your team already has a good relationship. 

Alternative Financing OptionsIf you and your partner prefer joint ownership from the outset, consider these alternatives:Conventional Loan: Purchase the property together with 20% down (or 15% for multifamily in some cases).

But some of it will come down to personal preference. 

I'm doing this because then I can cashflow the renovation without having to take out reno loans, it takes a bit longer because projects get done as I have the money to do them but for me I prefer to be a bit more risk adverse and have less debt. 

I would prefer some a group of nice tenants getting some sort of government support.

@Ricardo P. referred to that I believe. 

Some lenders offer this option, while others might prefer to handle each property individually.It will come down to the lender’s criteria, such as combined value, rental income (if applicable), and your financial profile. 

Many landlords also prefer to rent only to Section 8 tenants, so it can be harder for voucher holders to find the right house unless it’s specifically listed as "Section 8 welcome."

@Simandu YakubovFor my flipping business, I prefer to use fewer software programs to streamline things.