Depending on where in Germantown the properties are located, you may have to underwrite with a low rent and be comfortable with the residential component of the building carrying the project.

we learned that if you have the processes down and be a results driven advisor it will carry you much further.

Finally, I also added a loan via LightStream for another $50k.It was a lot of debt to be carrying but I was able to service it and, in my opinion, was far better than having a bunch of partners that would have slowed me down.All that said, if this is your best/only path I'd say to go for it.

Off-market.If you do find a tired landlord listed that's willing to carry, just know the agent commission makes your down payment larger. 

That is a capital intensive process that carries significant risk.

And for a whole lot of people, even carried cash? 

Many experienced investors are willing to partner if you find the right property and do the legwork.3.Seller Financing & Creative Deals– Some sellers will carry the note, allowing you to buy with little or no money down.

There are a few rare cases where you can do 10% down on a long term loan if the seller will carry in 2nd position.  

An owner carries is the best; you could do a wrap as well.   

What typically happens with the cost few bonus depreciation is few if any taxpayers can use up the losses and so they are carried forward until the taxpayer can - typically upon sale.