I realize that everyone will run a MTR business differently and I prefer to learn from different operators and develop my own technique 

You can look into low-income neighborhoods usually the properties are of lower value, but I'm not quite sure if that applies everywhere but I know in Florida I see it here and there, and if you need help looking I don't mind helping.i would be wary about REO/HUD owned properties as a first time househack.

Plymouth is an amazing spot to own a rental but making the numbers work is challenging at current prices.

Maybe a mom & pop owned small multi-family can owner finance or sell to you with some guidance for the transition.

What you state is right IF I was lending my own capital.

Everyone on BP is entitled to their own opinion.

If It is a wholesale DSCR lender that also does TRID loans, they might require a bit more paperwork, such as a VOM, mortgage statements for properties currently owned, and credit supplements on mortgages on your credit report.

I do 30% traditional (roughly split 50/50 stocks and bonds), 30% owned real estate and 30% non traditional (loans, syndications, PPM funds etc).

Their company is pretty great at not responding to their communities people , not following local law yet alone their own lease agreements The uptick of lot rents I get it it’s business but also driving out affordability for people which again it’s a business so some may say that part is just the territory , but not following lease agreements , hiring poor management and then doing nothing about it when it’s escalated is a reflection on their business aswell   best of luck. 

@Anne ChristensenIs this primary residence the only real estate you currently own?