Once I paid my dues, things naturally progressed to where I got equal partnership, but you have to earn it. 

I do not know the nature of your questions, but they simply not want to answer them. 

Fill us in on some details so we know a bit more about your prior experience and the nature of the proposed purchase, and I’m sure you will get some quality advice here.

By the very nature of law there are lots of "what-ifs" that the statues don't address.

Is it possible to use a HELOC or refinancing to pay for a down payment of this nature?

I have just recently acquired an interest in real estate and naturally I have a ton of questions.

My one word of caution (from personal experience) a church is a risky venture due to the nature.

Bedrooms require access to natural light and natural ventilation.

Ive been a full-time Realtor for the past year or so, and have come to hate the transactional nature of being an agent.

I would do this if it meant saving enough on purchase price to justify the seasoning period, the interest rate risk, and I still had adequate reserves to cover costs and expenses.However if you aren't able to see real savings on our has price then you should finance it and use Heloc for down payment only.