There really are no financial benefits to such an arragement and will be a compelte time suck.

For LVP only ever use glue down, it's the only way to get maximum benefits and assure water tight. 

Especially once you get a chance to build out a decent portfolio of these types.6 months is pretty standard as well, but it would REALLY benefit to be up front with loan amounts, leverage, and seasoning requirements.

The benefits (or possible benefits) I see with the career change like this is 1. 

Hey Neil,Sometimes you have to get creative, and factor in some of the benefits of house-hacking.

Leave it.You should understand the long term cost/benefit of every improvement you make in an LTR.

I have excellent credit, cash flow on both properties and am a bit stumped.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

How much credit should I ask from the seller

Saving three to six months' worth of living costs can give financial stability in the event of an unexpected expense or emergency.If you have high-interest debt (such as credit card debt), prioritize paying it off as soon as feasible.