Those willing to go beyond that could be good partners for real estate investors.Traditional banks/Local Banks and non-bank lenders - If they are a portfolio lender, meaning they actually hold on to the loan and don't just collect your payment, then they have the ability to be flexible.

Thank you Each state’s laws vary, but many/most will require a foreign corporate entity to register in that state before it can do business, and holding property title is a business.

I am not suggesting that you cannot diversify however are you looking for cash flow or is buying now, holding for appreciation and or forcing appreciation is your play.Good luck on your journey!

If you are not coming in cash and you plan to hold for five or more years, its the best time to pick up a property at a steep discount and make it work until the cycle turns again.  

The land assessment value is on the tax assessor's site in every county, but that doesn't hold a ton of relevance in my opinion.

It won't hold a heavy mirror.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

I'd say to just go for the first one that makes sense and don't hold out looking for the unicorn of a deal.

Imagine having a singular tenant paying $1825, covering all utilities, and holding it down 4, 5, 7yrs. 

Maybe something like a buy, rehab, rent, and hold strategy?