What are the requirements lenders look for in this scenario?

If this situation harms you, it may be worth selling and trading for something that produces less return but requires less work.

I would think of this problem differently: I might encourage them to explore ADUs... this would give them an additional stream of income and would likely only require a relatively small chunk of money in their savings (relative to the total cost).If they could partner with someone that has experience building and/or flipping (to qualify for the construction loan), then cash them out with a 30-yr DSCR loan (and use that as the builder's profit), then they could rent the property and enjoy the cash-flow.

Then leave it at that and allow the PM to do their job. 

Purchase price: $264,000 Cash invested: $30,000 Used a conventional loan and "lived in" the property until "unforseen events" required me to move out.

I don't think a brokers license is required here in Kansas, where I live in order to manage properties. 

I can tell you that Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae can require bldgs to be in "single asset entities" .... 

I am aiming for a home between 150-250k, which i can afford if all hell breaks loose, at a 5% conventional 30 year term loan (unless a lender or someone else can suggest me a better loan) My question is what are the minimum requirements for obtaining such a home (capital wise, credit score wise, salary wise) Who can i specifically talk to for these numbers and help me understand tenant demand, areas, and more specific information about my market?

It requires more effort but can significantly accelerate your portfolio growth.Down Payment Assistance Programs: If upfront cash is a concern, look into down payment assistance programs.

The population is one of the fastest growing in the U.S. and large companies are investing billions of dollars in the city to create new job opportunities and infrastructure.