I have a goal to own at least one property by the end of 2018.In the past month I have listened to over 20 BP podcasts and have read or are reading the following books:Richest Man in BabylonLong-Distance Real Estate InvestingRich Dad Poor DadThe Book on Rental Property InvestingI have been recommended to keep learning and to get busy networking!

That was just 3 days of work and I ended up giving rental credit for broken planters that the roofers left in pieces.

Utilize your network, credit and equity and the ball will never stop.

Utilize your network, credit and equity and the ball will never stop.

Success requires cash and high credit to qualify for loans.

Very poorly designed compared to today's standards.       

Because it is your credit on the line, you should designate the accountant/bookkeeper/servicer to collect rents and make payment to your mortgagee.

A few ways:- Find a lender who will lend what you need- Find a partner who will put in money in exchange for equity- Convince the seller to hold a note- Purchase with an option contract- Line of credit against another asset

Sorry about the poor formatting on the advice post.

Your best bet is probably going to be to look for smaller local banks or credit unions.