This is a pretty big ticket item and seems like a my eggs would be in one basket, but the no money down portion could enable me to invest in other properties as well. 

We are just finishing up the final three units, so hopefully the decision to go with 5 versus 4 units will bear fruit with future appraisals. 

That said, while business is doing well at the moment, I don’t like having all of my eggs in one basket.

I don't think age was a key factor for us, but I'm grateful that we shifted our thinking and strategy while we have time to really benefit from the fruits of cash flow and long term appreciation, but I think attitude and financial savvyiness (sp?)

I can see it on RealtyTrac verifiably under pre-market and pre-foreclosure status (I don't put all my eggs in one basket, I know RealtyTrac has pros and cons in regards to its reliability, dependability and accuracy, like everything else on the internet...

It's going to take sometime but consistent effort will bear fruit for you.

all my eggs are in the NW real estate basket.  

This seems like a no brainer, but my husband and I don’t want to put all of our eggs (cash) in one basket as far as the financing goes so we are looking at the options with VERY low money down I’m looking at hard money and private lender options.

I'm sure you will get some fruitful responses from this post.

Could shelves be installed on the right for baskets & towels?