We intend to give them the option of moving out or new contract (increased rent to match the market).

The other option is to go into commercial, for example, warehouses.

You could use an FHA or conventional low down payment option since it will be your primary. 

The only options that I see are rent by the room, mid term, short term, or just putting more money down.

I've seen a trend lately of more options in the 20-25% range.

I'm aware of seller financing as a possible option and will be on the lookout, but it certainly dramatically lowers my deal pool in an already incredibly competitive market.

when it comes to the investment side I have chosen to largely remain passive investing in REIT's or other publicly traded options.

To use it, just look under "Build Your Team" - Find a Property Manager - Then you can answer a couple of questions and be presented with options that fit your needs.

The whole idea behind this is to pay minimum interest and keep more of your cashflow.Nothing wrong with exploring your options, but you need to make sure numbers do add up.

This suggests a strong ongoing demand for rental properties, which is critical for the real estate flipping market since it can indicate the ease of renting out or selling renovated properties.Interest in Affordability and Accessibility: Searches for "affordable housing Syracuse NY" and "low income apartments Syracuse NY" are consistent, which aligns with the interest in more affordable and accessible housing options.