I was briefly with realize properties, ERA, and lastly went with Heart and Home.

My ultimate goal is to become successful with my real estate investments so I don’t have to rely so much on my job and be able to spend more time at home with my soon to be wife and future children.

It will ultimately depend on price point and what level of service you want to provide. 

He ultimately refi’d into a loan that felt hefty at first, but it freed him up to add another unit in the building.

Ultimately, putting more down will allow you to get a interest rate and lower mortgage payment over time. 

Emphasize how this arrangement could work to their benefit, offering steady income, avoiding a traditional sale process, and giving them the freedom to move forward with their plans such as buying that sailboat and sailing around the world.If they ultimately decide they’re not interested in selling, you’re still in a great position to continue your search and buy your own property in the near future.

I ultimately did not do it but I'd be interested to hear if anyone tried that program or knows of anyone who did.  

So, many people in your area may not realize its negotiable and just assume its always handled a certain way.

Then there’s this glorious tax season where you realize how many things you get to deduct that others can’t, while sheltering your income with depreciation, and earning tax free income with appreciation.

I just re-read and realized you're talking about getting loans for lien position 2, is that correct?