Note if you go over 4 units, your valuation will be based on NOI and comp rate.  

As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market. 

Is the 25% from LPs realistic based on today's market?

It's a loan based on your revenues.

Class A properties are going to cost you more, have lower cash flow, yet be more attractive to a higher quality tenant base.

Based on your response Katee you clearly have not read through my comments in any detail or tried to understand my perspective or concerns.

Thanks all I never buy a property based on it being tax benefits.

And if you base an offer price on that, you'll likely have an extremely difficult time getting any traction. 

Without that network, self-management would have been nearly impossible for me.Here are a few thoughts based on my experience:1.Showings: From out of state, you’ll likely need to rely on a trusted person to handle this.

Remaining Balance: After the balloon payment, the remaining loan balance will be re-amortized over 5 years (60 months) at the same 6.5% interest rate.Payment TermsInitial Loan Terms (First 24 Months):The monthly payment for the first 24 months is based on a 12-year amortization schedule:Monthly Payment for First 24 Months: $1,573.39Remaining Balance at Month 24 (Prior to Balloon Payment):The balance after 24 months can be calculated using the amortization formula:Remaining Balance at Month 24: $157,113.92Balloon Payment:The balloon payment will be 50% of the remaining balance at Month 24:Balloon Payment Due at Month 24: $78,556.96Re-Amortization of Remaining Balance (After Balloon Payment):The remaining balance after the balloon payment will be:This amount will be re-amortized over 5 years (60 months) at the same 6.5% interest rate.Monthly Payment for Final 60 Months: $1,541.18Summary of Key Terms:• Purchase Price: $215,000• Down Payment: $43,000• Loan Amount: $172,000• Interest Rate: 6.5% (fixed)Initial Terms (First 24 Months):• Monthly Payment: $1,573.39• Balloon Payment Due at Month 24: $78,556.96Re-Amortized Terms (Final 60 Months):• Remaining Balance: $78,556.96• Monthly Payment: $1,541.18Additional Conditions:1.