With 25% down a 20 yr note is doable.  

Finding one at a reasonable price is still doable, but the market is rising.Hope that helps and good luck to you!

It was townhouse with only one entry door for outside access and we had to wait for a key.Here, if your client wanted it and you explained to them that they could submit an offer and be creative about it....and they decided to wait....snooze you lose.  

Honestly, this is going to be very difficult and more than likely not doable. 

It is doable just make sure to come with a budget for each property, and never increase your bid more than your budget.

Might have to get a little creative with financing but it is still do able.

Even if the points and rate where doable they always lowball the appraisal so your coming out of pocket to the tune of 20% on a property with an LTV at 70%.

I will say that a few websites on Venice I have been looking at have suggested its doable, of course, based on the right property at the right price.  

Properties with multiple mortgages and HOA liens are tougher, but still doable.

Split evenly... this doesn't seem doable. but... if seven grad students contribute $140,000 and the professor contributes $140,000 all of a sudden, you're looking at something possible (The students that were in industry before going back to school definitely clear this, Otherwise, it just takes a year or so of saving your stipend to be able to contribute the necessary amount).