If possible, in the future I would try to obtain a copy of a standard Condo questionnaire from the HOA prior to the mortgage application process and ask your lender to review it in advance in order to mitigate some of the time and costs risks associated.

The single biggest issue in my way currently is obtaining enough cash, whether it be my own, or through partnerships or family/friend-based lending (which I am very hesitant about to begin with as this could potentially strain relationships unnecessarily when money is involved).

Did anyone have any success obtaining a NOO HELOC under LLC recently now that the market is better for the lenders?

It's easy to obtain, costs very little, and doesn't require extra, on-going effort to maintain.

We are always willing to entertain negotiation with our tenants.

Did you lie to the mortgage co and produce a “bogus” lease in order to obtain financing?  

Would you entertain a condo?

What is your plan to obtain this dream?

Just keep in mind that entertainment expenses—like taking clients out for a show or a game—aren’t deductible anymore.And, yes, you can deduct 100% of your education expenses if you’re already a real estate investor.

Leverage technology early and put everything in the cloud, so you can access info wherever you are.Make sure to get properly licensed and obtain E&O Insurance.