You'll likely need a higher down payment if you can find anyone willing to finance something like this as a first time investor; many require some level of rehab experience at the very least.

If you're active in the market or have any advice, I’d be grateful to learn from your experience!

Has anyone had experience with RJ Bates's Titanium University training/community? 

Target ReturnsWhile target returns are crucial, these should be discussed only with investors—not brokers or others helping you find deals.Sample Investment CriteriaHere’s an example of well-defined CCC:Location: Primary and secondary cities in the Southeast with population growth.Type & Class: Class C garden-style or walk-up workforce housing with repositioning opportunities.Age: 1980s construction or newer (case-by-case for older).Price: $5M–$12M, requiring $1.5M–$3M in funds.Size: 100+ units.Cap Rates: Market rates.Roof Type: Pitched roofs preferred.Value-Add: Opportunities for improvements or better management.Why This MattersBy creating crystal clear criteria, you:Avoid wasting time on deals that don’t align with your goals.Build trust with brokers and partners by demonstrating a focused investment strategy.Increase your chances of finding deals that meet your financial and operational objectives.I'll be posting each chapter as I go through them so you can follow along from my notes and we can discuss different strategies.

Does anyone have any experience with using an FHA 203k Loan on a multi and turning it into a house hack in Massachusetts? 

We have been self-managing another rental out of state and so far, it has been a good experience. 

I'm trying to gauge your level of experience as I want to make sure my opinions/suggestions about STL S8 properties relate to you.

Purchase price: $545,000 Cash invested: $545,000 New Construction Duplex - Beautiful Design and very nice curb appeal. 3 bedrooms 4 bathroom - All bedrooms have private bathrooms.

Also, it often helps to connect with a local agent/do extensive due diligence on renovated/new construction properties to see what the property may sell for or appraise for (if doing BRRRR method) as that can impact the price you should pay.

Use it to gain some experience as a landlord and in two years leverage the equity to purchase a duplex.