I've heard about getting these done and haven't seen a traditional lender advertise that as a service. 

So we are keeping the brick, and not bother doing framing, sheetrock mudding , taping, paint...Same with the ceiling.We are going for this look:No, there is nothing wrong 40K houses.

If you are doing traditional FHA loans, you will need your personal finances in order.  

I keep busy landscaping as well.Tasks: Fixing ceilingYard work.Sheet rockingDay 18: Wednesday June 6 2018 – Mudding where we canWe really need to get a plumber in here.

Although they're right in that those will be the best deals, you can still find some marginal deals in the MLS with traditional financing that produce minimal cash flow, but those deals will depend more on appreciation in the long run.

There are advantages to having a more traditional job that I didn't consider when I first stepped away from corporate America.  

I'm expecting to do a traditional 20% down mortgage (and looking to do seller financing for the 20% down) but am open to other options including a VA loan or a more "creative" option.- The seller has 2 duplexes that appear identical in Columbia county between Madison and Lake Wisconsin.- The pro forma rent is listed for $975 / month (estimated from gross income).- Each unit is 3BR / 2BA,1200 square feet.

Nor do I qualify for traditional banking requirements.

Looks so modern and takes less counter space than a traditional sink!

I would consider downtown Stroudsburg then. you wouldn't get that traditional Poconos vacation home in Stroudsburg, but in downtown Stroudsburg there is plenty of restaurants, activities, bars, and shopping.