Although I have taken a few months off to be with my fiancé after a 5 year long distance relationship, I did present them with my 2017 W2 and she had her offer letter.     

If all of your numbers are correct, then this is an excellent calculation because it would tell me to look elsewhere.

A monthly meeting in the capitol city, where investors could come together, network and develop relationships.

A couple of pros to the commercial is ease of transaction and building a relationship.  

The lease is the foundation of my tenant/landlord relationship.  

Hi @Omari Heflin, the only way to find MF off market deals is by sending letters to owners .... and or building relationships with commercial brokers.

I was brought on to build relationships with investors, builders, and developers.

I was brought on to build relationships with investors, builders, and developers.

It almost sounds like I need to find a GC to partner with on my first few deals and with all of the horror stories I hear about GC's that doesn't sound very promising especially without having a relationship with one.

I have access to $20-$30K for downpayment etc. 800+ credit score, a good paying job, and need to find a local REI friendly lender to not only lend money but perhaps even lend advice on best ways to get my 30K to work for me.Property under agreement is in Des Moines proper but I will be looking to buy in the surrounding communities to the south as well (Indianola, Norwalk, West Des Moines, Carlisle).I could go to a big bank and finance this first house but I would like to start a long term relationship now.