For that reason, I'd stack the deck in your favor, and 1) invest in the area you know the best (your area)and/or2) invest in an asset that you can swing by casually.  

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I want to see just about everything in that video!!!

Condos usually only get 75% financing as opposed to the 80% other types of properties usually get, from what I've read (not personal experience).Something I recommend before you go and visit these banks/credit unions is that you go to www.memphisinvest.com and for the price of your name and email address, you'll get access to Chris Clothier's video tutorial on how to create a "bank book." 

I had to youtube a  couple videos.

This can be a form of your guarantee.When I first started learning one of my favorite series of videos to watch was by a guy named Jason Rodriguez.

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I really like your introductory video based on its professionalism and its content.

Haven't found many YouTube videos on the topic.

I have read books and videos on what to do and what actions to take.