A cost segregation study may allow you to deduct $150k in depreciation expense in the tax year of acquisition.This would create a large tax loss (notably different than an actual operating loss).

VAs and back up VAs to run your automation systems, allowing you to scale and exit.It's a start.

However, I will say from experience, the midwest will allow you to cashflow well at a significantly cheaper price point but you will see very little appreciation.

One thing to keep in mind is that institutional lenders typically won't allow you to borrow the down payment.

Do not allow deadlines to float... the minute someone is late, start with the legal requirements even if you like them and believe it's a temporary issue. 

Allow this to sit overnight or for at least 8 hours.

If you are using financing, make sure your lender allows for double closings and/or covers the full assignment fee.

@Zachary Petrak you could stabilize and perform the rehab while using seller financing if your capital allowed it and then when the property was ready and rented at market rates, you could refinance into a DSCR loan.

(BTW, I have excellent creditworthiness). 2) Tax confusion: The interest expense might be tax deductible.

Only issue with that is that if/when you move out, zoning likely doesn't allow you to rent both up and down separately.