Find a personal investor.I've done research on house hacking with multiple investors, and while I can get the loan with the favorible rate and low down payment if I had a silent financial partner, it looks like the cosigner would be %100 financially liable.

If in CA setting the price would seem to favor the buyer as it has downside protection.

Once you have some capital and your credit score being favorable then you can start talking to loan officers/banks about FHA loan product.

I want the numbers to work in my favor even if for some reason that doesn't happen to the extent I want long term. 

Hello, Been looking at duplexes in Cleveland, seem to be some nice properties priced somewhat favorably.

I'm guessing the terms of a cash out refi would be less favorable than a traditional loan; any info on your own experience would be awesome. 

My understanding is that an S-Corp has attributes more favorable to an active business.Most people hold properties in LLCs because it is a passive activity the paperwork is easier to manage.  

Lake Nona for exampleWhat County would favor Airbnb rental?

If you want to get into wholesaling just because you have extra time, then I would do yourself a favor and get a hobby. 

I figure prior to quitting I should lock down a property w/ conventional financing since the bank will give more favorable rates if they see I have a large paycheck and W-2.