You could also do a direct mail campaign to duplexes.

What criteria could be used or would it be better to have a non-profit select the person and pay the rent instead so it isn't directly affiliated with the apartment complex?

I will not be living there, so house hacking is a grey area (essentially I would be lying about living on site if I went that direction).

I simply do not know this market or how to approach it, and I would love for anyone to sort of lead me in the right direction. 

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Is it possible to place those funds into a self directed IRA and then use them to invest in our first rental home?

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Fortunately, I was in touch with all subs so  we changed where I took control of paying subs directly and paying In his presence and ultimately taking over general contracting and telling subs to finish the job and wait for payment till I get my draws from bank (blame it on bank).  

I would think the more common route is to have them sign a personal guarantee so they would be directly liable for unpaid monies even if their business folds. 

Kimble can you shoot me a direct message?