As you grow and buy more properties would suggest a trust or similar entity. 

Mortgage Interest Deduction: You can deduct the interest paid on a mortgage used to buy, build, or improve your home.4.

When I’d reach out, I would simply say something simple like “I'm looking for fixer-upper houses and can buy it off market for an on market price.

With the products & services feature, you track each 'phase' of the rehab. 

You are looking to rent or buy a space with a partner to have a personal fitness business or just a class?

I will add we took out a loan to buy the home for 20k along with extra cash to put into our home to make a "home office" out of the attached garage we never used except for storage so we added even more value to our 156k purchase.

BUY EVERYWHERE.

There are quite a few markets that you can buy in within that range.

First time buyer here, looking for advice.Like most first time buyers currently, I’m heavily questioning buying if now is the right time to buy. 

I have researched, bought, and used all sorts of products to test effectiveness.