(the pricing is awful with only 10% down however). the advantage of calling it an investment property is you can use potential income from the property to help offset the mortgage payment to qualify.

Typical issues that will cause friction: rent not being at market rate, how/when to do updates and repairs, late payments/missed payments, and plenty of other potential pitfalls.

You might also meet someone that could be a potential business partner.

Now looking to expand and network for potential partnerships, mentorships, and growth within this community.

I’ve heard of folks borrowing from their personal network for a down payment, but is this actually used in practice?

They practice in Tax Court.That's not an "accountant. ;-)But frankly, his time is too valuable to argue with you and he isn't going to defend his expertise.

if you do not need the cash Can you get more money charging interest to the buyer and potentially a higher sale price. 

However, it has the most early cash flow potential.2.

It's crucial to understand the financials and market trends to gauge the potential value of a property accurately.One key aspect is the cap rate, which is a big player in determining a property's value based on its income compared to its price tag.

That includes potentially checking out multiple brokerages in the same franchise.