I still need to find a good lawyer to help protect my investments.

Love B/C to have downside protection, but w/value add approach picked up at relatively good values the ball is in the sponsor's court per say and not relying on the market forces as much.

By my calculations I can make it work but it'll be tight given my personal financial situation. 

Aspiring to leverage portfolio as it develops towards local community and cultural improvements that go hand-in-hand with top-notch financial performance.

It is a good plan under the financial circumstances (assuming your cash reserves meet the 3.5).

I'm excited for this trip to financial freedom.

I believe real estate is something that can help me get there and will do my best to look for my financial freedom. 

The reason we are asking is so that he can have the best chance to get approved for financing (If a partner is able to join the LLC to bolster the financial strength of the LLC).Any and all comments are invited.ThanksJosh

Most of the time the bank wants 1-3yrs financials on the property and when I purchase them from banks or various sources there are no financials until I purchase.

This will protect your rentals better and may provide tax advantages.