I simply meant that deals (Apartment complexes) have been acquired creatively, not just traditionally through a lending institution.

My husband has the full time job and I'm doing all the research and trying to figure out how/when/where to make the first move.We've gotten the LLC formed - business phone number set up, business cards, all the proper paper work filed, etc...I've had my real estate license for 2 years (but never acted as a traditional realtor - sold 1 home and did rentals and referrals for family/friends).

I'm currently in the process of purchasing a townhome, with a traditional loan.

They seem to be mostly full.By the way, it appears that the tenants are not using the units for traditional "warehouse" roles, but mostly small business interests.

If you have other assets with equity you can use HELOC for the initial purchase/rehab funds and traditional financing for the final refinance phase.Note, talk to your banker to find out their criteria for cash out refi...  

I also send cover letters and flyers to every welding school, instrumentation school, and refinery in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, and Alabama.Amenities:  Washer/dryer and laundry detergent, kitchen with all appliances and utensils, cable tv in every room, wifi, sheets blankets and towels, soap, t.p. paper towels, outdoor grill. 

Where we are located, the city requires the water/sewer bill to be in the landlord's name, so the students pay the landlord the rent, water, sewer and trash and then the students pay the electric, gas and cable/internet directly to the utility company.  

Two of the duplexes are traditional 2 story side my sides.

I focus primarily on traditional residential properties with a buy and hold strategy. 

lol)- Currently working full time in investment real estateMy Current Portfolio:- Consists of several student homes that generate 5x - 10x the cash flow that a traditional rental would- A couple homes were purchased myself through FHA leapfrog and refi (house hacking is the best!)