Yes you can find properties which you will be able to purchase, but ROI will be near zero or negative. 

They develop, they build, they finance, they property manage, they will have HAO, cleaning crew etc. etc. etc. so the subsidiary companies make money every step of the way.From investor perspective: The investor pay $15 K to reserve the right to purchase 25 multiplex over the year of next 5 years. 5 each year.

I am under contract to purchase a Quadplex.

Can anyone recommend any sites, courses, videos, or books to purchase so I can prepare for the test?

I plan on moving forward with purchasing my first property and starting a portfolio locally -before the year is over..

This growth typically drives significant appreciation, which is the key to making this strategy work.For example:Let’s say you purchase a property for $300,000 with 25% down in a market with an 8% annual appreciation rate.

I am a rookie investor hoping to purchase my first property within the next 90 days.Kwanza Hi Kwanza,The first thing you'll need to decide is whether or not you want checkbook control of your self directed IRA. 

Quote from @Enrique Toledo: I came across a really good seller financing deal and I would like to purchase it as my first deal but I don’t have enough money for the down payment.can I use a lender of some sort to give me money for the down payment?

Someone who can't save up for a new purchase every year but still has a lot of desire for growth in their area of expertise.

- Look into if property taxes are reassessed after purchase.