That might be something we’d eventually move to but the space is our basement… It just seems easier to do it ourselves at the beginning because the primary reason we’d go that route is to generate cash.

Eventually, corporations just ship the job out of the US in order to get rid of the problem or close up and fire everyone.  

I am just wondering if I get the mortgage out anyway just to live in the home can I eventually rent it out and if so, how long will I have to live in the property?

for about 5 years now, but eventually they will be right, and if rates jump to 7.5% during that six month period, you will in the end be stuck with the "horrible" 4.75% or 5% interest rate (that is still better than anything your future neighbors will get...).Exactly at the six month mark, you will get bombarded with junk mail from VA IRRRL sweatshops.

Depending on how many units in a particular complex you can acquire, I have a client that has turned Erik and William's problem around by buying up a handful of units and then eventually taking majority control of the complex.  

Something will work out eventually. 

Eventually will rent both sides out. 3bed/1 bath each.

I'm originally accountant/financial analyst by trade that is looking to make the leap out of corporate servitude and into full time REI in and around the Carolinas.Short term goal is to focus on flipping to build up some cash/assets/experience with the goal of eventually creating my own PE pool to start working multiple projects and also start looking at development deals.

Are you eventually looking to purchase your own building?

Eventually, use investment income to offset your monthly expenses/liabilities.