Starting with the Buy & Hold strategy is a solid.

With the high housing market in the past few years, house-hacking and living "rent free" is very tough almost everywhere in the country, especially if you are planning on putting <20% down (higher mortgage payments + PMI).

The best of both worlds is the wet spot and a hill nearby.  

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My two bedroom is currently being rented out for 1900 and the training is coming in the spring.  

Do you have financing lined up for the full project?

Due to the income earned in the landlord account that goes to the benefit of the client, you should cut the check directly from the account through the bank and do as the law says, hand-deliver or certified mail.

What is the best way to go about finding someone who wants to invest with me?

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

He charged me a few thousand dollars for information that is repackaged and rebranded, because you can simply find it on the internet!