Also, you don't say where you are, but many states do not allow you to do 'Owner/Builder' work on your investment properties, just on your own personal residence....

I'm curious what investing looks like in Arkansas and if there are any local investment Realtors that can shed light on the situation around here.I live at home so my expenses are quite low while I figure this out, which is good. 

We will have approximately $50k cash available when we are planning on buying which, in an area like Boston wouldn’t allow for much.

You will need to ensure your mortgage allows for that transfer by contacting your lender. 

Like, in Colorado, I believe you're allowed to keep a tenant's deposit in an interest-bearing account, but you couldn't say buy a car with it, obviously.

I lived in the home for about a year and a half and during this time I rented out the other three rooms which allowed me to only pay ~$200/month plus my portion of utilities.

This should add significant value and allow me to pull out my investment and more when it's time to refinance.

This should add significant value and allow me to pull out my investment and more when it's time to refinance.

Usually they want to stay more downtown, but since a lot of rentals don't allow them, they may book in your area.  

Some of the sponsors that I invest in, market under 506B are not allowed to publicly solicit (and are only allowed to work on referral).