Why not tap into the network of one of the existing showing apps like Showami?

In some cases, it may not be possible to purchase and store materials, but if it is, that is one way to protect your budget and avoid a costly mistake.The last thing I would offer for you to think about is having a pivot plan. 

But some of those discounts (particularly those for OwnerRez and Hostfully) look pretty decent in case any one else is considering using them.

Nobody ever went broke over a duplex, I know this now,  but I have to admit I had some serious doubts about this when I started 16 years ago, I bought every course I could find, already on CD's, this was post cassette tapes lol, and I paid RichDad Education for a one year coaching program (turned out my coach was a girl in a call center without any actual experience). 

Real estate is one of the most powerful wealth-building vehicles—but only if you know how to play the game. 

There is no SST and makes it easier to house hack 3-4 unit properties and you can use that loan repeatedly while with FHA loans you can only have one at any given time.

One thing I’d stress is the significant difference between Detroit proper and the surrounding metro areas.

@Meghan McCollum  - At one point, I had roughly 40 doors in Duluth.

You probably don't run many applications, so I wouldn't sweat losing a little money on each one.

One of the areas we see investors needing the most design help in is bathrooms.