Using very attainable #s, like projected rent, projected vacancy, etc. will go a long ways with insuring you make solid decisions.      

I have done this and it does make the mortgage attainment easy as they rely on the JV partner.

It's one of those "least nice properties in a nice area" situations; I'd be looking at holding the property over the long term and there is ample new, high-quality construction occurring in the neighborhood, which is situated in the heart of the most desirable downtown area in my city.

It certainly is cheaper, and easier to attain property, but there are a lot more things to consider. 

We can get another loan for our next property and be able to potentially only put down 3-5%....but, was hoping to purchase a fixer upper that we could build some sweat equity into so that our goals for investing could still remain attainable.

I’m trying to be realistic and figure 2-3 flips in that period is attainable. 

Those goals you have mentioned are very attainable on this site.

I've since realized that financial independence may be attainable through real estate investing and I'm currently learning as much as I can while putting together a strategy forward towards my goals.

I've worked with several investors out of more expensive markets - CA, NY, etc - who find our prices much more attainable than buying in their own backyard and so therefore, I'd say your exit strategy would include getting your FOR SALE properties in front of out of town buyers.

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