Now I’m using some of the calculators and would really like to meet with other local investors with some experience under their belt and pick their brains a little and hopefully learn how they analyze properties in the area.

After we have a couple under our belt and I have a chance to see how you guys operate we can look at moving to less cash down and base it off of LTV solely.

Even though he's a wealthy Mexican with a large successful project under his belt in of Mexico's best and less risky markets, could offer a large building as collateral, he can't get a loan that makes sense from a Mexican bank.

Lenders have really tightened their belts recently, especially on investment assets and even more so on junior lien positions

@Austin Bull Welcome to BP and congrats on taking the steps to get your first property under your belt! 

Once we had a few deals under our belts, we could stand on our own. 

Maybe you should go for "belt and suspenders" just to be covered.

I have properties clearing nice 5 figures per year at a % others in the rust-belt would be panicking at getting a trickle of cash, because the rent basis is so low in comparison. 

I currently have one rental property under my belt but plan on having more.

So I need more education under my belt before I dive in.