Are there other more creative ways to start cash flowing in year one Be careful because federal mortgage fraud and going to jail is a real thing.

People who think they are going to spend a few hours per week and make a $1000 is not reality.

After that you'll want to see what sub-market/zip code might make sense given the relative rent/price ratios.

Prior to pandemic we used it a lot for ourselves and did AirBNB which was a gold mine for the 90 days that you are allowed to do it in the city.

We have cable or YouTube TV.Can't be cheap on this.We even advertise if someone else isn't offering cable channels what else are they cutting corners on?

Nailing down a buy box in the area, funding, and having a plan will come out of absorbing a ton of knowledge and narrowing down to what makes the most sense to you, what fits your life, and what fits your goals the best. 

Welcome to BiggerPockets, Korinne! 

Deed restrictions tied to a mortgage can be tricky to remove, but it’s not impossible.

Today's interest rates are more difficult to do deals but people also did deals at 6-8 or 10+ percent interest in the 90s and for decades prior.

Thanks Rob, I googled but couldn’t find the form in question.