If your life events prevent buying right now then focus on those other things and buy when it makes sense.

The possibilities for additional MF properties after a few years of growth seem to be more achievable versus having to have a chunk of personal cash down.

If it is a multi-unit property, and you are the tenant without the cat, your agreement is with the landlord and it is their problem.IF you are either the landlord or the person with the cat, its the tenant with the cats problem. 

If the buyer certifies that they are going to use it as the primary resedence and it has a use and occupancy permit that alows use as a personal residence then I don't see why a lender would not. 

He’s probably going to end up going to a trade school, get a real estate license, work with a local contractor to become a building contractor.What are your thoughts about buying a property early in your life?

I am personally staying away from STR‘s and MTR‘s because of its inconsistency.

Your paying for expertise, guidance and with the right person you will potentially save thousands in other ways. 

Many people are at different stages of life and income may be high so selling outright may lead Uncle Sam to take a much larger portion of their income.

So when you build your pocket neighborhood, which is an interesting concept, what's to stop an undesirable person from moving in.

All my personals have always been not less than 20% NET cap based on cash purchases.