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If nothing else, they're a great source for ideas and resources in your area.

Or do you rely on your agents to guide you through the purchase and sale process?

The book on Investing with no or low money down would be a good resource on creative financing. 

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Any other resources where I can get more ideas and examples of ways to structure investor multifamily deals?

As in we would each pay half of the down payment, combining our resources to buy a better property.

Hello there all.. i am ready to jse mynhome equity to buy some rental properties ... can some one please guide me the process .. also can some one please list some lenders in DFW area ?

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Regarding financing @Ham Merritt is spot on with everything he's shared and he knows the Milwaukee markets and lending options extremely well - a great resource to leverage.