Commercial, office/retail, is more of a 9-5 management proposition whereas residential/multi-fam. is more after hours.

As a first time investor this seems like a risky proposition.

Yup :)The next step is to identify someone you want to learn from and "proposition them" While you can search the bp membership list in your area.

Let's say you found a buyer willing to agree with your proposition, to pay more for a package than to pay less by buying individually (wouldn't have to be yours they buy one at a time).

The perpetual influx of people from other states along with big foreign money makes it very difficult to start your investing career here, especially if you're looking to buy and hold.I've also thought investing in the high desert, but it's a tough proposition.

Hi, Setting up an LLC is a simple proposition.

It is a tough proposition to raise money unless you have some skin in the game.Try friends and family, or one of the social lending services first prosper.com, lendingclub.com.Good luck

Is it ever propositioned as a way for them to get full asking price (just not immediately)?

I am an advocate for a more aggressive approach, I'm wondering if you could elaborate on the proposition of pursuing owner financed deals?

Obviously warranties are a negative proposition cumulatively (otherwise all warranty providers would be out of business), but would you pay a premium for this peace of mind?