I can tell you that the large majority of the multi-family properties here are overpriced so direct marketing would be your best bet to find any "deals".

Not sure if they still do.Your best bet is probably to scrape up the money from other sources. 

I'm still out on West Dallas, but WOW are there are a lot of people willing to take that bet it appears. 

I would of course be open to apartment complexes but I am not betting on that happening right away.  

I am not a speculator by any means, and find it too risky to bet on short term appreciation.

Then there are the Realtors whoneed bridge loans to get deals done, another safe bet since you can take a security interest in twoproperties, the one needed to be sold and the one being purchased.Might consider partnerships with landlords, investors buying.

Originally posted by Steven Hamilton II:I uploaded the file it is a VERY simple comparison. http://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/StevenHamilton/file/taxable-income-comparisonI would have put another column in there... essentially buying 5 properties at 20% down each.

I'll bet you can find a Disciplinary Action case in Texas like the one I found in NC with similar circumstances to your deal.

If I were to guess, I'd bet we are somewhere between 12-15% this year.Hope that helps

Your best bet is to start building a relationship with a smaller, local bank that does investment real estate loans.Your chances of buying a house with an 80% loan then getting any sort of equity loan on that property are zero.