Read any Consumers Report article on warranty/insurance, they tell you not worth it.

I got pre approved through Consumers Credit Union with a 0% down, no PMI at 3.99% APR for $250k.

Take advantage of the folks above who are offering their support.

The ability to make a positive impact in the infrastructure of local neighborhoods and economies continues to win investors.FAVORABLE LEVERAGE/DEBTMultifamily benefits from the most favorable financing treatment of all real estate asset classes, oftentimes receiving the most competitive interest rates and longest amortization periods.This favorable environment is led by agency lenders, which were originally created to support housing stock.

This will be time consuming and a lot of work however I am fully committed to this and have a target to hit per month as I view this as a numbers game plus the fact that I only need one good deal(to begin with that is), my question is how much info would you submit in an original offer to save time but at the same time not miss anything of importance, Im planning on having a template with my info, sales price Im offering and a standard set up of things Im willing to cover.

Being on a team is personal preference, but I prefer it because I like the camaraderie, support, and accountability of a team. eXp Realty also allows you to make your full commission on a couple of your own deals per year (minus a few minor fees for the transaction), which I find very helpful in general and as a real estate investor. 

As others have mentioned, you must qualify to support the mortgage payment for a second home plus your primary residence expense.

Now we are installing new beams to support this 100+ year old home.

All this probably means you need to work 40 hours a week to support yourself then moonlight another 40 hours to learn….

Moreover, a standard buy-out/eviction would be costly/time consuming since they've been in the unit for roughly 8 years.