its NOT their privilege to live in your rental. 

Is it legal to have "levels of privilege"? 

Do people actually pay a few thousand dollars extra just for the privilege of buying your home in a few years? 

Ana here, Pro Member since 2017, it is a privilege to be a part of this awesome community.One quick question:I am looking to invest in a small multi unit (between 5-20units) in either Riverside or San Bernardino Counties CA.

I had the privilege of seeing an octopus furnace for the first time today... what do I need to know about this beast?

Those $2K-$3K in closing costs is real money, which is being rolled into the loan and paid for the privilege of getting $6K out.  

.- Once you find a deal with a number that works , Find Investors, connect with your local banks , partner with someone . ( I strongly recommend the book - Investing in Real Estate with low or no money down by BT)- Be consistent- Read Blogs, Read books, read posts- Attend Network events- Connect with one member a day with a purpose(Please: do not spam members , you may loose your messaging privilege).I doubt you will fail if you ritually follow 70% of the recommendations.

I have only had the privilege of making to to one of the Meetups in Martinsburg WV.

You may have to connect with and send a pm as contacting with every one of them at one time would be considered spamming and some of your privileges restricted.Another way to gain experience is read blogs , go on wholesale sub-forums on BP, Ask questions on here, watch lots of videos and dive in head first, fail , start all over from failure till you get it right.  

I may be biased since Josh is a fellow team Homevestors guy, but I can say it’s a privilege having him on team.