I would say first define your target (MFR or SFR) with your target area, then decide what financing works best for you- 

In this type of application, your house is divided into different “zones”, which is defined as spaces where there’s a need for targeted cooling or heating.As whole, this configuration of the ductless mini split system enables you to effectively create a whole-home comfort and climate control system that will not only resolve common hot spot and cold spot issues but also address your need for efficient use of energy when it comes to your cooling and heating system.

--Talk to real estate agents in the area--Go to investor meetups in the area and ask questions--Connect with other investors here who live in your area and ask for their expertise.Also, another important thing to do is to CLEARLY DEFINE your investment criteria.....ESPECIALLY AT THE BEGINNING....You may have $750k, but what if you could get a better ROI buying 3 $200k properties?

See the chart on the following IRS page. https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-particip...Also see IRC Sec. 72(t)(2)(F)Under IRC Sec. 72(t)(8)(D)(i)(I), a first-time homebuyer is defined as an individual (and, if married, the individual’s spouse) that had no present ownership interest in a principal residence during the two-year period ending on the date of acquisition of the principal residence.

This is usually defined by the plan, and typically ranges from age 55 to 65; however, the actual retirement age may vary among plans.

We are in the process of defining our search criteria and investment criteria and also looking for resources (team) and selecting/eliminating states and locales - OH, FL, AZ seem to bubble up for us based on various factors. 

Our realtor is going to get us copies of the leases if we want to protest them or change them.She could not define our options as she stated that any sort of legal action would require an attorney, just as you said @Fred Heller.

Happy to provide a recommendation that meets your needs, if you would be kind enough to define them.

Let's say you want to rent out a part of your house, say, your basement or attic. But you can't legally put another kitchen there. What's the closest thing you can do to make an "almost kitchen" in your basement? Can ...

Seems like you need to spend some time defining your WHY - as your why you want to invest in real estate.