If you ever get slowed down or you're money is tied up you can always find properties for other investors or make extra cash listing properties. 6.

I also want to see if I can locate a private bank that will do a construction loan tied to a conventional loan to cover the rehab.

Banks can't get out of their own way in order to close faster than 30 days.This is quite true, but what is somewhat ironic and comical is that the bank as seller will find an offer with a short closing time to be a stronger offer than the offer with a longer closing time; then once under agreement the settlement will get extended as needed by bank asking for amendment to the agreement via an addendum.

Most owners or owners acting as PMs keep it professional with no emotional ties to tenants and keep it running as a business.

I also invest in securities where most of my assets are tied up, but I am looking to move into real estate as I think stocks are nearer their peak than real estate in my area.

For a couple of reasons, I'm also considering looking outside this area:1 Prices are significantly higher in my area than other parts of the country and it would tie up a lot more capital to get started.  

I have the funds but don't want to tie it all up in the deal.Does anyone know of a strategy that will require a lot less DP?

I think your seller might be getting nervous, so he's/she's wanting to tie you (you and your husband) to the note instead of the LLC.. 

Thomas S.Well in certain markets that I'm looking at, there aren't many MFHs, and demand is much stronger for SFHs.

Anything else and you'll be taken for a ride once your cash is tied up and you are past the point of no-return.