Are the other properties you're buying in/around Macon? 

Those that preach no/low down payments are mostly just trying to appeal to the masses who want everything for nothing that will buy their courses.

It’s not a place where you can just buy anywhere and expect success.

If you buy an investment property with your IRA, most require a non-recourse loan.

They also said that, as an inner circle member, if you had a joint venture with them and you wanted out, they would buy you out at a 20% profit.

Investment Info:Condo buy & hold investment.

Many investors opt for building broker relationships when buying 100+ unit properties, but it also takes time to build a relationship with the broker. 

He can't 'buy her out' as he does not have that much cash liquid.

@Rory DarcyRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

He usually buys in C neighborhoods and has to do heavy rehab, but he's a construction guy that also runs his own property management company, so it's 2nd nature for him.