@Lisa Li You are starting the game in a wonderful position.

That’s why this game is so fun, cuz you the boss.  

:P Reminder again: FHA loans aren't the only game in town for 3% to 5% down.

I have been researching for several months now and have established that our initial target will be single family homes, but we're also open to considering a duplex if the opportunity presents itself.

In urban California the game is different.

Ideally, we’ll jump into the multi family game in Wilmington, but for now we need to find a place for our family.

And also they want u to have more skin in the game since it’s not your personal residence.

I would talk with your accountant now Work with them to establish the business/personal use of the property now...so that as your tracking through the year the numbers are fairly well reflective to what you'll see at tax time. 

Know the rules for the exemption you intend to use for your syndication - without a game plan, you may inadvertently disqualify certain investors from the offering. 

I hope you get back in the game and have the drive you initially had.