Thanks,Mitch Hi Mitch - there is no waiting period if financing into their portfolio product.  

(That's a hallmark of poorly written legislation, see HIPPA and the Affordable Care Act for further examples.)  

And if a tenant knows you'll be stopping by a couple times a year, they probably wouldn't want to set up shop in the home in the first place.You should also be aware that in TX on the Seller's Disclosure form, there is a place to check if you are aware of the premises being previously used for meth production.

I then googled real estate books and was pointed to a book you all seem very familiar with; Rich Dad Poor Dad.After some reading up on real estate, I ended up buying my current home.

Sellers get the most out of their ads when they convey to the consumer how the product can add value to their lives, as opposed to showing the value of the product itself.

I don't like repeating myself, folks can do a little searching and reading on topics they are interested in.Not many RE companies act like Verizon or AT&T.Funny, my son started another business, his phone had a directory;1 for customer service2 for shipping3 for accounting4 accounts payable5 production tracking 6 EmergenciesAll those numbers just went to he or his wife at first.....LOLNow, those departments are there and staffed. 

Can I use this money as a down payment for a conventional product/hard money skin in the game?

But heck, even if you don't like the final product, your only out a few bucks and you can still lay the plank vinyl. 

@Raul Barnes  Read Rich Dad Poor Dad,  I have a degree from an Ivy U.

There are also FHA products for multiunit buildings.