I'm thinking this would be a good fit for...VA loan for the primary residence. 

I also am looking at current prices and see positive cash flow opportunities for rentals. 

Contracts for deed are being looked at more closely by CFBP because of predatory practices, but they are by no means illegal.4) What people are calling Sub2 financing can be achieved by 3 primary methods:Quit Claim deed where the seller has no recourse in the event of default but remains on the hook for the underlying loan.All inclusive trust deed (or wrap) where title transfers and the seller carries the note and continues to service the underlying debt.  

I am a licensed Real Estate Agent looking for a position with a Multi Family/ Commercial Real Estate Company.

Positive feedback is appreciated. :) 

I feel like you wouldn't want to be in a position of buying your first rental property to find out a few weeks/months in that you do not enjoy it and then have to figure out what you're going to do with the property to rectify your personal situation.If you are able to find a multifamily that needs work I think that would be icing on the cake.  

It will be my primary residence. 

I am leaning towards moving to SDIRA to invest in notes (either to father in-law or other available first position liens) and make a better educated / calculated call in the future once I have used all my available savings.

I made the first jump this year, when I rented out my primary home in a good school district and moved up into a bigger place in the same zipcode.

I'm currently interviewing for sales/assistant positions with a few brokers and lenders.