… heck ya… but I was more scared of being stuck in the same place and losing money on this new rental I just launched, I was a 100% newbie)I personally came into the mentorship program just to learn how to get travel nurses in my rentals (at the time it was my 1st rental property) . 

There are some bond programs both county and state level that you can get the downpayment and some closing costs paid or go new construction and do the same via the builder.

I have so many people who bought a parcel at tax sale, so thrilled with the deal they got and then when they bring it to me, I usually find development constraints that make it clear why the last person abandoned it. 

Seller typically desires to be paid his equity position. 

I subdivided, sold the parsonage, and the proceeds paid for the church.

Renting by room to the max occupancy to minimize the outflow of your personal cash into the property.3.

@Aaron DuboisI don't know what your personal situation is, but can you house hack an STR with your own capital? 

I have a decent salary, excellent credit score, no personal debt, no personal mortgage.

I personally review the lease section by section before they sign it.

Will the person get paid for that?