More than likely you would need to give up around 70-80% of equity and own a minority - some deals would allows you to buy it back at a set price as well. 

S8 can change their limits any time though so that's some instability there.

I have a different set of criteria based on where I purchase right now. 

If not, it may be how you have your search set up as a user because if they don't have the same address, they wouldn't be grouped like that unless you had a filter on. 

.- If you hold a rental until death, you can pass it on with a stepped-up cost basis, limiting captial gains if then sold (limited by inheritance tax limitations).Too many newbies on this site trying to replace their day job income via "passive" real estate investing w/o digging deep enough to understand how it really works.

Well this is going to be more mandated by your investor base than anything a mentor can help you with (i.e. there are groups raising money targeting low double digit returns, with limited cash flow, and other groups that need to show mid-20s to get investor interest).Lastly, if you are looking at a mentorship: really hammer on HOW they will help you be successful. 

I also have personal W2 income, if that matters.Is there a loan out there for a set-up like this at 15% down? 

A cash-out refi could allow you to set aside some funds as a reserve or at least pay down your debts so that your lines of credit (credit cards etc) can act as your emergency reserve when more bad things happen. 

Real estate investment is my future.This amazing voyage begins with setting personal goals and vision.

First, lets set some inaccurate information straight.