I currently live in California and I am looking more in the Midwest and east areas.

I live out of state.  

Lives toooooo short! 

Option 1: buy another “starter” home for around $375k and plan to live in it for around 5 years while renting out the current house. 

How are all these stories on BP videos making enough to live off real estate income to replace their salaries?

I heard Section 8 does not allow extra non-benefit member living in the house. 

I'm seeking advice on my current situation and the best route for achieving my real estate goals.For context, I'm 23 years old, living in Providence, RI, with the aim of owning 5 rental units and my own home in the next 10 years.

However, the tenant and partner, who originally stated they lived at the same address, had two different addresses on each driver's license, which raised some suspicion. 

This is mainly because they are not going to like tenants you select to live with them, in their home and share their yard.

Initially, my family and I lived in this house for a couple years before deciding to rent it out, anticipating a market recovery from the 2008-2012ish recession.