You need to know that Single Family Houses do not make Money, unless you find some Special Circumstances.

Capital calls can happen to extremely experienced investors (including multiple gurus that I follow) when unforeseen circumstances occur. 

Under most circumstances like this, I advise my clients to deny the application when there is no way  NOT to lose insurance coverage, but I advise my clients to first contact their insurance provider to inquire about any provisions in their policy that would alleviate this problem. 

We’d like to assemble a real estate portfolio over the years, and would consider buying a rental property whilst living in our current home.I’m looking for any creative ideas or suggestions given our circumstances.

Right now very hurt because of these circumstances. thanks for allowing me to share.

While this works in certain circumstances (IE you are buying under market value and rehabbing to increase to full market value) it will not be as simple as putting lipstick on a pig and commanding a higher property value.

You can imagine moving is not fun under those circumstances. 

This particular property has special circumstances.

Seek for regions with robust labor markets, expanding populations, and advantageous economic circumstances.

It's a no under all circumstances.