Also, tighten up your rehab budget so you can use it to lower your offering price also.https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/729/sample-development-budget-and-operating-pro-forma-for-a-commercial-and/or-mixeduse-nsp-property/

You were asking questions based upon an understanding that you were purchasing something different, so of course answers would not line up.It appears you were speaking to someone about enrolling in one of our education programs that includes some tools and resources that would then make you eligible for low/no cash to close funding.

I am trying to soak up as much information on real estate investing so that I can hit the ground running when I land back stateside.What books/podcasts/articles/other resources would you guys recommend so that I can widen my knowledge of real estate investing and give myself the best opportunity for success?

I was curious if anyone has resources on what I should be looking for.

I hope the resources on the site will be just as useful for you as it was the recourse for me. 

Our goal is to have our first multi family investment property within the next year, and my aggressive deadline is in the next 6 months (Have some saving to do).Overall, I am grateful for this community existing and for the wonderful resources provided by both BP and its members.

When I do something, I have high expectations of quality, efficient use of my resources and providing an excellent experience for my stakeholders.

I would highly recommend Adam Nishikawa with Exchange resources.

I knew any problems from taking on an average risk on a basic investment could be remedied through the awesome resource of Bigger Pockets and the few connections I had made up to this point.

Maine has the efficiency Maine program, of course, which can reimburse for some energy upgrades.