I think the bank would require a greater % down than 25%, unless there was a super solid plan to increase revenue and/or decrease expenses very quickly.

Thinking instead of just buying another primary home, I will find something more affordable to BRRRR or Home Hack into another rental using as little down as possible and then perhaps purchase another rental or two.

there are lenders that go down to 50k loan amount 

Flu viruses live about 2-4 hours before breaking down on fabric.

The cash flow of the new property from Option 1 and 2 will  most likely be negative, unless putting a big down payment. 

Personally, I think the taxes are high and the services you get for your taxes low there.I know people that invest in Detroit but you must know the area down to the street and have excellent property management.However, I just talked to my CPA today about a referral he was sending me who is a client of his that has 30 rental properties in Detroit and selling them all because the City doesn't really help, charges for everything, and they never have given a security deposit back to a tenant after they stayed because of their behavior or lack of payment.

The heads-up is much appreciated, will have to dive into their videos online as well, once I make the switch. 

There are actually some GREAT deals in the outskirts of Austin right now for new builds selling to investors with 25% down and 5.5% interest rates! 

The Trustee of the trust is typically listed on title to real property, so while that may provide you some anonymity, you have to ask if you really want to track down that person to sign documents related to your real property? 

Hey All -I am widdling down some areas I'd like to remote invest in.