That doesn't mean you should be lazy with your criteria, but it does, at the very least, mean you should be patient and not expect a lot of great deals right now.

Be patient.

I promise there is a bank out there that will say yes, you just need to be patient and persistent and find a bank who is hungry for your business.

What I do know though is that if you're patient and work hard the reward is there.

As long as they are patient, licensed and willing to help you (and they should since there is a possible commission at the end of this rainbow).I would suggest starting with one of the national realtor sites (zillow, redfin, realtor.com, etc), search for multi-family properties all over your area, pick one (anyone that looks interesting) and call the agent to get details. 

Don't know how long you been back home in Belton, but one of the things I've always counseled Buyers on is to "Be Ready - But Be Patient". 

The hardest part of BRRRR is you have to be patient. 

@Clarence Powell Start with a specific plan for your businessIdentify your farm areaGet a contract ready so that you're prepared to make offers on properties as soon as you find themStart MarketingPut together a buyers listRemain patient, methodical and consistent, it can take months to get your first deal, keep at it and you'll increase your chance of success

She'd turn on the propane burner, and it didn't light, and fill the house with propane, or go for a walk outside, and there was a pond and built in pool (she couldnt' see well due to diabetes) When that started I put her in a senior living home 2 blocks away so I could pick her up and bring her over for the day, etc. 

Be patient for a better deal.