If regulations in your market allow it, a combination of MTR/STR strategy often works since there can be a lot of similarities.

Conventional allows you to put 5% down for a primary 2-4 unit.

Some will accept lower FICO scores than others, some require that you close in an entity, some won't allow first time homebuyers....just some things to keep in mind. 

If there is a $100,000 loss, the payment under the policy would be $50,000 (less the deductible).The named insured on the policies need to match the ownership. 

Hey Justin, Section 121 allows you to exclude 250k from gains as single and 500k from gains as married. 

Your wide-ranging experience allows you to delve into different real estate markets, spanning from New Jersey and New York to the Southeast.

With only exception being allowing my friends to work couple days.I am visiting banks to get some more information for how much investment I can secure with my situation once that is done I will actively engage in find the right business to acquire.

We would never allow this.What is your tax situation - I don't see anyway you end in a good situation by selling due to depreciation and payback and realtor fees, selling, closing fees etc unless you 1031 into something.

There are tons of markets out there that allow STR, help them pivot to one that they can. 

It's the only brokerage that gives you stock at certain intervals and allows you to purchase it at a discount.