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With e-banking, the money is there almost instantaneously and there is no float time waiting for the check to clear.

You should put together a financial overview of all of your assets (liquid and property + business, cars, etc.) and approach a couple of these lenders in this post:http://www.biggerpockets.com/hardmoneylenders/oregonIt would be wise to get together a Personal Financial Statement with all supporting documents (bank statements, notes, FF&E, etc) ahead of time before approaching any more lenders.

Bob E pointed to the idea.

I have seen housing prices skyrocket during my time in middle/high school and then the housing bubble burst, so I guess I'm getting into investing at a more "stable" time.I have been looking around the forums for a little bit and it's pretty evident that there are a LOT of smart people here.  

Half would be on the schedule e for you investment and the other half would be on you schedule a for your personal deductions.

Hello Margo,I already e-mailed you a couple of mortgage brokers you can call.

Your investment properties cost you a pretty penny in tax accounting due to schedule E deducting your property related deductions.

I'd say Wait until you're more stable and earning more.  

It seems like I would be way in over my head and the juice wouldn't be worth the squeeze.Bill I did go back and listen to the Podcast and you are right.