Exploring alternative options, I inquired about a property that was listed for rent.

The midwest has great options - Indiana, Michigan and Ohio has lots of great sub markets with good cash flow. 

A good lender should be able to piece together a strategy with you, whether that's cross collateralizing or not, underwrite each option with conservative numbers. 

Some Pros are they were built better back then in my option. 

The options are going to non QM lenders who allow this.

@Bill B.It will give rise to a new option for younger generation. 

In this option your agent would either get paid from you directly in your closing costs OR from the seller via seller concessions.like Russell said, if you are comfortable with the transaction and understand what you are signing and you don't need things explained and you have connections with inspections and title companies then go for it.

Quote from @Ehrich Roberts: G’Day,Grateful for any advice in relation to mortgage options in British Columbia where liquid capital in combination with rental income would be accepted towards qualifying for a mortgage. 

@Carl DieckmannWe have been using University Federal Credit Union and have numerous LLCs with them.

I say that because every decent legit place I know of in market, yes offers the option of doing just tenant placement, for self-managing.