But if your goal is to build a business as an agent that will fund your investments, that is great too - but both will take a lot of time and a lot of patience.

I use partnerships to help me fund my projects when it is hard to get financing.

@Lucy Ahl do one of you guys have a LLC that can close on the house with the funding?

The SMARTEST thing I did...was follow a "who" not a brand or company or model or some "thing". 

A nice but expensive duplex on a beach or in an expensive area might be ideal, if you can swing the other half out of personal funds. 

Introduction:My name is Peter Firehock, I am currently an Acquisitions Associate for a multifamily investment fund in Washington D.C., BPG Holdings.

Right now you have $1,000 in cash flow that can be used to fund other projects (seed money), pay you in profit to supplement your lifestyle, or fill in any gaps for underperforming properties.  

The advantage with the bank was minimal closing costs, a good interest rate, and a draw system so I could get funding as I completed each rental unit. 

Also, don't take the funds up front, make draws as you go.

They can sometimes be more open to funding niche investments like mobile home parks, especially when you’ve got proven cash flow and a solid plan.Another option could be talking to your uncle about seller financing.