As noted above, these are usually geared away from investors if they are looking to increase affordable housing options, or focused on local investors who will then open them up for rent right away for the same reason.

Explore options like crowdfunding platforms or connecting with experienced sponsors who welcome smaller investments.2.

@Crystal Hawk - You have a couple different options.

Yes, definitely get a non-refundable deposit if allowable so that they don't just string you along while they weigh their options. 

FHA loans are a good option for duplexes, particularly if you have between $200k and $250k to spend.

Typically an option to renew, is just that - a renewal of the original lease, not an entirely new one. 

Finding an older house to rehab in those markets would be a better option in my opinion.  

Im sure this has been posted before plenty of times, but I just got back into real estate investing, and I am looking for a good website builder option like Carrot, or any other, that you guys can suggest. 

I would love to find a software to help automate the following tasks, there are lots of options, most at $40/month, would prefer cheaper but will probably pay this for the best software that can best handle:- creating a direct booking website from my Airbnb listing, I know some websites have an auto-builder which would be preferred- handling automated messaging- handling calendar and payments, including add-ons- sending agreements and collecting and returning depositsI am overwhelmed with the options and suffering analysis paralysis. 

There are some great options out there right now for cash out refi's.