The reias are a feel good environment where the uninitiated  are often taken advantage of  by unscrupulous gurus pitching their endorsed expensive  get rich programs in investment real estate.

Since this is about buying real estate, or finding real estate deals, I put it into this forum section.I'm been a software developer all my life, been programming since I was 10, founded a few tech companies and sold them before jumping into real estate.

You also need a Lead Certificate before renting.

Portland has an Early Assistance Program that will allow you to meet with a city planner to determine what options are available to you, I don't remember the cost, but I think it's in the $150.00 range.Hope this helps.

Those programs typically require that you live in the property for at least 1 year, which might not be the worst thing.Can you raise private money through friends and family?

I'm looking for a online program, but I don't want to get ripped off by some company that doesn't do a good job.

You can also get an FHA loan under the same terms up to 4 units must be owner occupied.Using both programs in series you can buy 8 units, have 2 mortgages and then after 2+ years but something else.You can keep both VA and FHA mortgages after you move out, you don't have to convert to conventional and can keep for 30 years until paid off.I've had multiple VA and FHA mortgages simultaneous, but buying foreclosures from VA and getting a non-owner occupied VA mortgage.

They should have an insurance policy that lists you as the mortgagee and I would also be added as an additional insured and certificate holder.

The program has tons of videos that are actually very helpful for a beginner like me.

I'm approved for a 203k full program and now making offers on properties.