So I ask the BP community to help us out in this dilemma.If you could go back in time what would you have done differently with the choices you made after graduating from high school and if you went to college what would you of majored in or what classes would you have taken that would of benefited you now as a real estate investor? 

Success is a process, failure is a choice

Their colour choices likely will not suit other tenants.

You would need to speak with a mortgage broker to see if this can be done via traditional loan.

Its a long road.Based on your post, I'd recommend finding a regular job in the industry, something with a traditional salary or hourly compensation, and saving up.  

Furthermore, I've found a (traditional) buyer who's highly interested in the property and agreed to enter contract with me at $95,000.I am trying to figure out the best way to bridge the gap between the seller and my buyer.  

I purchased a duplex and owner occupied it for our first investment and it was a great choice for us!

In the end, I got alternative tenants at the same price (2100/month) who pay the traditionally  monthly way for a 1yr lease with no pets so I'm sure the hardwoods will fare much better.

@Sachin Acharya My top 3 choices would besachin @ sachinacharya.comhello @ sachinacharya.cominfo @ sachinacharya.com

Luckily I have two new tenants in each unit that are signed for longer terms and I screened them using a profesional service, so I am confident that I made the right choice.