The debt may not report to your personal credit (unless you are late on or miss payments, then all bets are off)2.

Best Buy also seems like a strong bet, but they only sell single-game machines.

But I agree, seller's best bet is to buy using a conventional loan if they can qualify. 

The quicker you can take action on the high dollar value decsions the quicker you will be able to grow.For sure take the time to setup the right foundation, but keeping it simple and easy when you are getting going is a safe bet!

Your best bet is to get the rec from an investor-friendly agent who also flips (but be very careful with this, so many fakers) or an investor.

YoutubeTV is a great alternative to cable for local news, sports, over-air stations, etc.

Personally, I love them because they offer built-in diversification.In my experience, local banks are your best bet for financing mixed-use properties.

Even at $60,000 a unit - that is a $1.2 million deal... and realistically I bet they will be over $100,000 each... all just a guess... but when you get into these price points and you are "new to real estate" as your title in your post suggests - I think you are probably getting in over your head for a first deal.  

It seemed like a safe bet.

These are big money plays life changing profits but RISK you bet..