Note you must be an accredited investor to participate.A con that turn some people off DSTs is they come with higher fees than out right owning a stable, low maintenance property; however based off what you described DST fees are far below what you are currently paying. 

With a Conventional Loan you can buy a SFH, Duplex, Triplex or Quadplex with as little as 5% Down if it is your primary residence as long as you have the intention of occupying one of the units for 1 year after closing escrow.This is the strategy I have personally implemented and have assisted many of my investor clients in doing the same. 20% Down is also beneficial as it keeps your payment low but it does limit your ability of buying more real estate faster.i would be more than happy to discuss the different strategies with you over the phone or in person.

The 6.75 rate is a conventional 30 year w low closing fees (the credit union I used last time).

HABD SAFMR states that a 2/1 with 2 people in property’s zipcode on voucher maxes out at $1356, current rent is $779, and when I search for comps on multiple platforms I see the low range being $860 and higher end of median $1150.

Investors & overall market feasted on low rates, you got your stuff together during that time and now are seeing how cycles play out.

If I was the buyer's broker, I would have checked myself to protect my client.If they had, then they would have found out it was not a three family.Its a valid point.In NM, our zoning / city doesn't post # of units publicly, only high density residential or low density. 

Everyone has been spoiled by the last 10+ years of low property values with high rents and low interest rates.- Just ask any investor doing deals prior to 2008 Real Estate Crash!

@Travis GuttingAssuming you are trying to keep things low-budget, here are some options:Driving for Dollars – Look for distressed properties and contact owners directly.

@Armani Pimentel Yes, I believe that wholesaling is generally not the way to go, because it is getting banned, there are people who try to take advantage of aspiring entrepreneurs like you, and it is extremely low probability. 

If you can’t do a 1031 to a non-income tax state, figure out a year when you will have lower income and tax rates ar as low as possible.