While yes the shares are private, it also protects them from larger funds shorting the company if it were public to drive the price down (which is why many list on alternative exchanges that do not allow for shorting). 

I am considering partnering with one or two of my associates which would allow us to buy a larger property (likely a nice duplex or triplex) since none of us currently have the capital for this down payment individually.

The neighborhood is about 10 minutes form a lesser desirable area to the east (across a freeway), and the main road is busy/larger.

DSCR would be the best choice for you.

I would like to parcel off the farm yard from the larger piece of land, and buy it from them.  

You need a great mortgage broker who has these options, a big box bank lender does not have the choices to broker.Here is the HUD list for Virginia and some reasons why rejected.

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Wayne simply due to the fact that it's a much larger city.

Once your debt is paid down, start saving for a larger emergency fund THEN start investing.

I'll check out the other forum to learn more about larger multifamily!