House hacking is an AMAZING way to get started and I highly suggest it if your situation can accommodate. 

Myself and the Rent To Retirement team put in over a year of our time, energy & dedication to produce a comprehensive and detailed investment course we possibly could to set new investors up for success.

This might include mandatory disclosures or ethical guidelines similar to those that realtors follow.Education and TrainingProviding comprehensive education and training about each other’s roles can foster mutual respect and understanding.

One of my favorites and most comprehensive to start is https://store.biggerpockets.co...Michael Zuber's two books are great too.We have a bunch of other resources we love if you are interested to not hesitate to reach out, connect, and DM me

Get an extra job, live in the cheapest possible accommodations, put your head down until you have 3-5% to put down (plus some reserves) on a house hack. 

This would allow us to just rent the condo without placing any financing on it, or to 1031 the funds from the sale of the condo and still have the needed funds to complete the work on our homes to accommodate them.

Mortgage Buyer: It's true that some buyers who need mortgage financing may prefer properties with ALTA policies, which provide more comprehensive coverage.Potential Buyer Pool: While a CLTA policy might not deter all mortgage lenders, it could potentially limit the pool of buyers who are eligible for certain types of loans or who may prefer the broader protection of an ALTA policy.Recommendations:Discuss with Title Company: Engage further with Chicago Title or another title company to understand the specific reasons why they are offering a CLTA policy instead of an ALTA policy.

Partner Driven added value to the Stanislaus Ave deal by investing $54,000 in comprehensive renovations.

Is there parking to accommodate them, will they disturb neighbors that may not like the idea, are you in an HOA which may have rules agains this?

They also have a comprehensive education program that would help you as you're getting started.