Sidebar, you usually don't have a Social Security savings with typical rental losses.

The only options that I see are rent by the room, mid term, short term, or just putting more money down.

The other option is to go into commercial, for example, warehouses.

Loan Options: Utilizing an FHA loan is helpful since it requires little down.

Most do, but there are some options out there and they will look fairly similar to conventional. 

I have around $165k in savings, with an option to withdraw $16k from my 401k after taxes and fees.

From my perspective, the new builds are so competitive with both the prices, closing cost assistance and rate buy-downs that they are a clear choice for anyone looking at turnkey options. 

This suggests a strong ongoing demand for rental properties, which is critical for the real estate flipping market since it can indicate the ease of renting out or selling renovated properties.Interest in Affordability and Accessibility: Searches for "affordable housing Syracuse NY" and "low income apartments Syracuse NY" are consistent, which aligns with the interest in more affordable and accessible housing options.

There are lots of loan options available to investors. 

Are there any particular internet options, wireless/cellular, that people are using to manage the smart home features?