Checking the court records and driving by these homes after they have sold nearly everyday afterwards you can see the U-Hauls and very quickly determine that it was purchased by an owner-occupant.

Have them shadow you consistently and check in with them.

Many Hard Money Lenders will work with 1st time investors but they will want to make sure the numbers check out and you will need to put down around 20%. 

Yeah check your DMs!

State pays fairly and checks come consistently but it always breaks down due to 'the boyfriend'- past, current or future. 

Id recommend the BRRRR Method - read the book by David Greene published here and bonus check out the article below on an article on financing questions and answers for BRRRR investors!

Hey @Olga Daisel, Check out Sec 280B to ensure your facts and circumstances apply here.

Hey Eval, check out https://www.skool.com/landconquest/by Pete Reese.

So, you'll get a $1,000 check from HUD and $350 from the tenant each month.

I will definitely be testing the water and checking the softener as well.