Since you are already renting, one of the methods that Brandon Turner from BP is fond of doing is called 'House Hacking'.  

Most credit unions will go to 70-80% (most only go to 70% or less) on an investment 1-4 unit property however they may have limits to the amount of financed properties you have on your credit profile.Local and regional banks I've seen will allow non owner HELOC's as well so you may want to check out these two types of conduits for your HELOC.The larger national players usually are not fond of HELOC's on non owners, however I've heard wells will go to 60% on non owners at 6% or so but you'll have to check in with each bank.

The housing courts are fond of slapping the landlords with triple damages if they fail to comply with the laws. 

We find it extremely difficult to fond a good painting crew.  

I have always been fond of entrepreneurship and the idea of having my business(es).  

I look back fondly upon his words of wisdom. 

Again, this is my first deal and i'm just trying to get any last minute advice or information before I walk through the property for the first time, thanks BP nation for all of the information that's lead to me getting this close to my first dealWisconsin Duplex Rental Winnebago Fond Du Lac 

It doesn't matter if it took $400k to build it, it doesn't matter what Zillow says, it doesn't matter that we might have some fond memories in the home, it's not relevant that our dog had puppies over in that corner, etc.

I have enough cash to put a down payment on a mid-sized single family home, as well as cover the cost of a whole home remodel if I needed to, but I'd be using a lot of my own cash doing both, an idea we aren't too fond of. 

As lawyers are fond of quoting in court: "That's hearsay" - ie. not in evidence; ie. not admissible!