I probably have about $100,000 of my own funds to put up, (will need $500k Minimum) but don’t have the credit or the income at this current time (Just gut renovated my main residence). 

Show me the ROI in 30 days, or I’ll pass.”Step 3: Flip the Script – Put Them on the DefensiveAsk hard-hitting questions to make them justify the value:“How many people have already worked these leads?”

This was taking on suicidal risk to begin with, and it's just going to get worse.

He has a knack for putting deals together off market.

Any and all info welcomed, very excited to put the rubber to the road here so to speak!

Reducing risk requires at least some time spent in research and involvement in a deal.There are many other things you learn along the way as well. 

Since agency loans don't allow you to put the loan in an LLC, ask your wife this. 

I know i can research till my brain falls out of my head, but non of that learning and research matters unless I am putting it into action.I would like to connect with those whom are interested in buying properties in NYC.

Down payment amount varies and more you put down the highre you will be in the queue of applicants, also down payment varies per your credit...Dodd Frank IS in play!!

BK to understand the risks of investing in a fund that craters..