As for foreclosure defense attorneys and their"innovative defenses", they're just another twist on the previous useless ideas designed to acquire paying clients looking for a miracle....you know, the "show me the note",  the "MERS transfers are unenforceable", etc.  

Checking out a property to make sure the rehab and location will lower your subsequent maintenance costs and attract a quality tenant are very important.

I know people sell occupied rentals but I don't really want to discount it and for the price that I'd list it I'm not sure it would be an attractive investment for someone else.

It does no good to place capital with a sponsor who has an attractive deal to find out later they can't be trusted. 

Talk to them about their record during covid, evictions, and who/how they designed their leases.

I am now getting my first home and iwant to airbnb the bottom half of the home and fix it up nice to attract high quality travelers.

To answer some of @William Collins’ questions and give more insight here’s the plan:I don’t have a ton to put down now which is why FHA is attractive.

Purchase price: $100,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Sale price: $210,000 First deal. bought from wholesaler. my wife designed the house and i listed it to sell.

Move in the multifamily home until our home designed how she wants it is ready such as flooring, cabinets etc then move in her "dream" home.

But I feel you'll get steadier numbers near year round attractions.