While I am focusing on getting more familiar with the techniques and terms, there seems to me to be some realistic expectations you must have based on your home market, and the prices in that area.This leaves me with 3 options as I see it.1)   Continue to save more initial capital to meet the realistic barrier to entry- and stick in my home market.2) Entertain starting in different markets where the barrier to entry would vary significantly and therefore potentially require less initial capital.3) Attempt to creatively finance and stick in my home market.I guess what I am wondering is if anyone has any experience going the route of option 2?

HI Linsey, If you're going through conventional means then 75% cash out on a non owner occupied/investment property would allow you to get back $ 127,500 of your 170,000 valuation.There are also local banks and credit unions that will most likely entertain 70-80% LTV lines of credit as well, i'd recommend to search locally for these.The national credit unions like navy federal will go to 70% interest only LTV on investment properties.Often times local community banks can offer portfolio lines of credit up to 75-80% LTV as well.

@Laura Renner  I am not a commercial expert having only sold a few 5 to 6 million dollar buildings as a broker.. and I have personally never seen it.what I have seen is1. not a lot of help from listing agent as they want to double end it .. if they can2. proof up both cash and financing before they will even entertain a offer.3. you can walk around the property but until you have lifted your contingencies and the only one left is inspections.. you can have a quick run through which is generally outside inspections and basic plumbing in select units.. this is not full blown home style inspections.. can't bother the tenants that much.sounds like your buyer is experienced in C and D... if they are not they are going to lose there butts  LOL.. those are the toughest properties to make work in the US.

These thriving city centers also offer urbanites the ability to live, work, shop and entertain in close proximity, satisfying their desire for shorter commutes and greater walkability.

we are coming up on our second set of orders (first PCS move) and will begin to entertain the idea of where/when to buy over the coming months. 

I entertained turning it into a rental but we just paid too much for it.

They are giving you entertaining party stories.I wouldn't charge them a late fee, but be firm on any late rent.

I have worked with many investment-oriented real estate agents who are more than willing to entertain a discussion regarding commission negotiation.

Perhaps she would be willing to entertain at least a side-by-side duplex?

Entertainment (things like concerts/chiefs games/etc) $300.Eating out - we like to eat out and try new restaurants, and drinks with meals - $1k.