@Chris Wagner- That's just too low an amount to make the claim worth it. 

I have seen this range from as low as $100 up to $300.Do I need to pay anything before sitting at the closing table?

Most of those old houses with the upstairs ceiling rooms are just about 7 ft in the middle of the room but they go down to as low as 3 ft.

Sometimes people will list it low knowing that there are repairs. 

A debt service loan would be a good option if your DTI is high, you want to close in an LLC, you're self-employed or have low income on paper, or you don't have a stable 2-year work history.

If you want to buy your first property ASAP, house hacking (duplex, triplex, or renting extra rooms) is one of the best ways to start with a low down payment while learning property management.

When I call the most seasoned person Allan Howell he gives me great info but doesnt know the specifics. yet you call others and they know it like the back of their hand.I have learned a lot from this process and am grateful for so many members commenting on my posts and helping me learn more about being an investor.

It is not low cost.. you need 7-8 rooms per house to make it decently profitable. 

Reach out anytime agreed. i am unfamiliar with his markets but $220 does seem very low. a sf room mate/ BRRRR strategy seems more practical

Based on my calculations, even with a low down payment, I can achieve positive cash flow (with aggressive enough house hacking).