I’m looking to buy a 2 family in Schenectady NY that is in fair condition, 203k it to good condition, and owner occupy it while renting the bottom floor for a year or two then hold onto it and rent both units.This area is historically not the nicest (in fact there are some ghetto areas) but a lot of money is being put back in throughout the area and his has brought serious investors back.

Demonstrated enthusiasm for real estate with a high degree of creativity, vision, and technical aptitudeHigh level of communication/critical thinking abilityInternship or work experience in real estate or finance industry preferredWork well in a team based environment with open communicationAbility to analyze financial statementssome of the other things asked to analyze financial statements.I have started reading but plan on taking principles of accounting for a short 3-week summer course for credibility. 

I cannot finance a project like this by myself but am curious if anyone could lend a hand with connections or insight on what would be fair terms.I owe $350k on my home and am in the process of applying for my HELOC that I am thinking I can get about $200k out (if it is needed).

They are managed a bit differently as a result.Small multi-family and single family are fairly similar in how they are managed.  

I have a security deposit to cover this but wanted to check to see if anyone knows an efficient and fair contractor to hire for a crank window repair services.

The courses and exams are fairly easy, with the exception of Exam #3 - spend a bit of extra time studying for that one.As for being self-employed, that's a challenge many of us face.

Did you mention the advantage of investment real estate: in a few short years it can fund your retirement for life, it's fairly low risk, and tried and true to work?

Does anyone know what a fair commission rate for a wholesaler bringing a buyer in to purchase a contract?

Fair point. 

You could try going down there without a notice just to see if you can communicate with the tenant.