There is a difference between being poor and being broke.

As with many of you here, Rich Dad, Poor Dad opened my eyes to the way rich people think.  

I am a big proponent of answering live. if I am going to take all the time and trouble to do this I don't want to waste leads I bet there is a deal or two in the hang ups and if you caught it live you would have wrote it up.you may on your letter give times to call the number.. so you put on there please call me at 5 to 8pm EST so we can talk live and in person etc etc. people like direction.

However, as Joel pointed out, buying in a down market with a weak economic base & poor employment can be more like trying to catch a falling knife.  

I just bought a multi (2) family myself last year July so i'm very cash poor but i would like to take over this property.The seller:Seller owes 226kMarket value: Between 275K- 300kMortgage 6% (Conventional loan)Tax: 14k, Insurance 1,5KThe seller is current with all his bills.The rents are below market value and will cover mortgage, tax and insurance.The seller is open to any creative deal.How can i structure this deal so i don't have to put cash down and eventually refi the mortgage to get a better rate..Thanks!

I know that's poor english, but it makes the point.  

If those extra payments are going to move the numbers below your minimum investment criteria, then no, it is a poor way of funding a down payment.

Taking that job is the safest bet, but it may not be the best one.

I found one that plays the Cash Flow game by Rich Dad Poor Dad once a month, but that's not what I'm looking for. 

With your skills and experience, I'm betting you will make solid investments.