Census Bureau, which regularly collects a variety of information about the population, including the age of homeowners, the estimated value of their homes, and how long it would take to accumulate a 20% down payment.

@Matthew KeeneyIf you live in one of the units, FHA would be an option as long as the residential units are more than 50% of the square footage.You're looking in the 5's for that.There are a wide variety of products out there for what you're looking at, but they vary based on your situation (credit, down payment, debt to income ratio, condition of the property).Rates vary wildly from the 5's to renovation loans that are 12+ with points.Stephanie

I've had straight options on well over 100 properties and I've tried a variety of strategies.I've tried getting them 5-15% below market value and marketing them myself.

Ask around other investors locally to find out who they use, there is a wide variety in quality.

For your taxable accounts you have a wide variety of solid choices that are trending well now and look solid for the future based on demographics.  

The building is over 200 years old and has been used in a variety of capacities.  

That's another thing I'd like to seek on BP, is finding a local attorney in Cleveland that is experienced in a variety of real estate transactions. 

There may also be a variety of VA loan options (there was a BP Money episode with a veteran on there that spoke about a variety of VA financing options).

Again, get with people that have had positive experience working with a variety of lenders that could enable you to choose one that best fit your needs and financial situation.

Each different program comes with a variety of conditionals."