That said, if a traditional lender is willing to do this, you really should take full advantage of it. 

This will be the primary concern, but then someone who is also well versed in multifamily investing would be great for future plans!

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- This property is in a good area (about 1/2 mile from my primary residence), but is on a large lot with several trees and essentially no grass. 

It will likely depend on whether it's owner-occupied (do you live in it as your primary residence?) 

Have you looked into a HELOC on your primary to help get a downpayment for your second property? 

., one with traditional financing, one with seller's financing, etc.). 

I purchased my primary residence with the intention of house hopping and renting it out, before i discovered BP.

Traditional bank lenders - same thing, need  downpay. 

Here's my situation:I am currently working as a 1099 employee, but I haven't been here for the two year time frame that traditional lenders require.