we're about to get started with our first, so trying to learn what we might not know in order to streamline things as much as possible (especially since we don't live in the city where our MTR is)thanks!

Live there a year and then refinance and do it again. 

One of the keys to winning the game is to live in reality.

OrSecond: buy a single-family fixer upper (400-500k) home, live in it for 2 years and either sell it to avoid capital gains tax or rent it out. 

I'll live there, as a second home.

I'm still waiting to pull the trigger on my first property, which will be a 2-4plex where I live in one unit and rent out the others, but my question is (for you or anyone else that may be in the know) is whether this is just for first-time homebuyers or in general?

If you want the real deal on how your Section 8 applicant is going to be in your property stop by where they are living now and ask if they have a checklist for the inspection.

At least the docusign was done this evening after I made this post, but live and learn about 1st, 2nd, 3rd step.

Yes after rehab there is a possibility for “landlord insurance” that you’d need to specify with your insurance agency if you’re not living theremost insurance agencies are hesitant to lend on properties that aren’t occupied, at least from my experience.

The single-family and multi-family homes are at a lower price point than most other neighborhoods in the city while still being a safe and nice place to live.Pleasant Ridge and surrounding zip codesHighly desirable area to live in for all age groups with plenty of bars/restaurants nearby.