There is so much information online, that it’s overwhelming.

We are looking to buy a duplex (possibly a triplex or fourplex, if feasible) using an FHA loan.

You should be able to get connected with them online quickly.

We have absolutely no clue where to begin but in speaking with our lender he stated that we would have to find an investor with ground up experience to even begin to be considered for a loan of this size.  

I've been a Loan Officer for 10yrs and was pitched by several buddies to look into wholesale land flipping.

This will not only protect your personal assets from any potential renter who is looking to sue, but it also will vastly help the underwriters track income when looking to get approved for future loans.

I’ve looked it up online and found mixed results.

BRRRR: can add a modular bedroom/bathroom/pool/hot tub to rehab, rent, refinance, and repeatIf I do this right, I think I can still use a 5% conventional loan, although I might be wrong about that? 

She did not qualify for the new loan without using the rent of the old house as income.   

Read up, tune into talks, and watch online classes about different methods in investing, deal checks, finance options, and taking care of property.