They only require you live in it for a few years and with 3.5% it's fairly affordable with minimal downpayment.Most all lenders are going to require you to put something downYou could also partner with someone that maybe fronts the money for the downpayment.Then you could do some fix ups if needed, refinance and cash out. 

My main focus is to obtain all the knowledge that I can so that I can minimize the risk of failure.Look forward to connecting with everyone and soaking in every bit of info that you all have to offer.

What is my best route to getting money out of the place to buy one or two more rental properties with minimal cost to me?

what are things you guys do to help minimize issues. 

The costs are so minimal, you could probably set one up using Squarespace and have it ready in a day.

That's a rough area, with nothing to indicate it's getting better.  

Clear indication that this asking prices here are too high.3. 

If it's a deal, buyers will be available to you with minimal marketing.

For the purchase of a flip or a rental that requires extensive rehab before ready, included in basis.Rebates from mortgage broker - generally subtracted from basis, unless specifically indicated as a rebate for points/loan origination fees, then netted against those.  

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