Some states requires you to take them in order, I don’t know about your state.

In that I would not own the home in my name (the trust would) under those assumptions.Is this even a reasonable strategy to jump start a real estate investment portfolio, any alternative ideas are welcome.I hope I have stated this with enough clarity, Please let me know if additional information is required to answer the question. 

From what I'm seeing folks doing in my neighborhood is marking it up by another $100k and selling them within a month or two after requiring them. 

Finalize Your Financing: Ensure that your financing is in order and any required documents are submitted promptly to avoid delays.2.

Also, have your Insurance Agent suggest what you should require, from and insurance perspective, of the Subs.  

Banks so far have required me to come in person to open account. 

It requires work, ingenuity, and courage.

If you show an Investor 4 properties that meet 90 percent of their requirements and they DO NOT make an offer on one of them the FIRE the Investor.

Hi @Felix Lilly,Your approach to buying your first property in the Vancouver WA area is a great start, especially with your interest in an FHA loan for its lower down payment requirement.

This is typically required by most local codes.