It seemed like a lot in those days but we grew stronger and we are out of the rat race now.

I know I may be putting the cart before the horse, but would looking elsewhere for financing for my first property(s) be a wiser move than going conventional?

I myself will be getting licensed and have a new found passion with investing/creating wealth and getting out the rat race.

I'm not one to kick a gifted horse in the mouth, but why would you want to limit your options for his benefit?   

I completely agree with your advice not to put the cart before the horse so to speak.

If the neighbors wouldn't like them to move in because of their RACE - then maybe THEY SHOULD STOP BEING SO RACIST.

- in both senses of the word).I don't care if I'm in first place or she is in first place in this race, I just care that either/both of us are in that top 10% - where you always want to be in life.

@Mark BrownHold your horses here.... it looks like you are assigning the value of this park based on market rents where you are calling it a 13 cap..  

In 5 years I might have to join back into the rat race wiser but poorer.

You can discriminate based on race, sex, religion, anything, AS LONG AS YOU DON'T TELL THEM!