I'm a Real estate investor new to the middle TN market and am looking to build a team of agents, lenders, contractors etc. I will be primarily wholesaling but I personally will be looking for Buy and Hold of single fa...

You can put a little as 5% down payment for conventional or 3.5% for FHA.Alternative way, is to acquire the 2nd property as an investment property with conventional, while putting 15%-25% down payment.

What is my net worth ROI on my downpayment and is this better than other investment opportunities I have access to.

That real estate gurus / mentors have been successful in their real estate investing careers - if they ever actually had one9.

This final determination based on various factors such as condition of property, location, and bedroom/bath count.

It's absolutely a good deal, so how much funding are you looking for the partner to invest?

Private investment in these projects seems like a challenge as I can't see how they'd get paid back on their principal. 

New York State as a market is a monolith the tactics buyers and deal velocity foreach area is very different as are the investment strategies in each area.

They’re your first line of defense in protecting your investment portfolio.

@Nick Filippides, You can do a 1031 exchange on that property since it is being used for investment.