That also includes non-homestead property taxes, and 10% maintenance.Then I can only afford to put down 5% towards the purchase of the new house.

I currently wholesale in Charlotte, North Carolina an came across a great multifamily deal that could be bought for around 40 percent of its ARV.While trying to get it under contract the property required a deposit that I couldn't afford.

Lincoln Square is really great, if you can afford a 2-3 unit there, you will probably do really well.

FHA the nicest multi-unit house that you can afford, or buy the biggest and most Boss/Pimpin/Baller single-family home that you can afford, and charge your roommates (or AirBNB guests) enough so that you don't have to come out of pocket for your PITI payments.  

Finally got to a point where I could afford 30% DP's then all my leg work on getting creative started to pay off.  

Again, appreciation is limited by the affordability...

@Dan Mackin, I don't think he would, but if he did,  I don't know if I could afford it at that rate. 

How can you find properties at the most affordable price possible?

(That's a hallmark of poorly written legislation, see HIPPA and the Affordable Care Act for further examples.)  

Goal - purchase houses to make more moneyhow to get there - do whatever it takes. even if it's working on the house after kids go to bed until 3am and pick up materials at 6am. save every penny you can until you can afford to hire it out.the end.