I would suggest partnering up with an experienced investor for your first few projects to help you get some skin in the game and gain some hands on experience.

The building is walking distance from a college campus and less than a 5 minute drive to downtown area and 10 minutes from a community college, 5 minutes from a hospital and in the near future there will be a casino about 5 miles from it.I have a good relationship with the landlord so hopefully he is open to a creative deal.

However, this can be a complicated game and you really need to make sure you hash out a strategy with a real estate CPA - not a generalist.

I would suggest building a strong team around you for your first few investments to help you get some skin in the game.

It sounds like you have a very solid game plan and vision.

Plus as you get further in the game you are going to want reserve funds.We bought our first house with a VA loan 0% down.

My buddy recently taught me about grinding your own coffee beans and using a french press, GAME CHANGER!

My dad's GF gets a phone call, she can't understand the guy and gives the phone to my dad.Hello, sir, I am happy to inform you that you have won the contest at Down Stream Casino and you have won $950,000.00!

Welcome to BP & the rental property game.  

I know I'd eventually be able to unload the properties just don't have enough skin in the game to be confident.