I would not have gotten involved financially with my family.  

I interviewed three other managers and this guy really did stand out.

Once you get to 5 units and up they should be looking at the operating income of the property itself and not at your personal financials.

People do it constantly and decide to just live in those properties and raise families.You already have them beat by deciding to buy something you will rent out for financial gain.

A financial incentive to move may be less messy though.

I'm an aspiring real estate investor with the ultimate goal to one day own an apartment complex and live my life with full financial freedom.   

I mean would you rather begin working towards financial independence or have a car that you could eventually repurchase later.

Have you done your due diligence outside of the financial aspect?

Also do the same from 2005 to 2011 in the same city, what were the features that contribute home sale price during the Great Recession.One can step one step further using stock analysis tools to under stand demand and supply, multiple offers to predict when the home prices will max out.

These funds usually come from the seller (or some other source) as a financial incentive to induce someone to buy their property.