Quote from @Brendan Doherty': I’ve read in books of people getting past having to live in the property they own so they can rent all units year one of ownership(living on the property with an rv).

In the Bigger Pockets free book, "Real Estate Rewind", as one of the 11 co-authors I wrote about one such Tax Sale purchase and made money but not enough money to warrant the risk involved.

If you need me delete my posts I have no problem I am not trying to give you a bad review.I was offering my opinion based on knowing you are "Not a lender" so for me seasoning and being familiar with guide lines is crucial in offering an investor the right guidance and direction for financing.

Then the gentleman from Citizens  I was talking to mentioned  they charged the loan off their books.

Conventional (only Freddie Mac See Section 5102.4 of Freddie Selling guide).

Best of luck with selecting your market—there's a wealth of knowledge and supportive investors here to help guide you along the way.

However, leaving them where they are I feel like I'm missing out on bookings. 

I share an example in my book where five people wanted to rent a 5bed/3bath house (one boyfriend/girlfriend, and three other friends).

Read books on real estate investing.

@Chris Kay - Bigger Pockets has an older book now called "Estimating Rehab Costs" that was published prior the pandemic.