My seller has now put money down to buy a triplex that FIG is building in American Fork, the cap rate is 7%.  

money is expensive and prices are high so if you can find something that works in a area your confortable owing then do it. if you can't find something then hold off until you can and keep saving.

Keep in mind, with hard money the down payment tends to be a bit more than traditional loans. 

I’m just not sure if my first REI should tie up my money in a long term asset (appreciation) vs investing in a quicker ROI (fix&flip, BRRRR, wholesale, or simply cashflow)The typical down payment in Denver metro for single family is around 80k (which I don’t have in liquidity).  

They had the money, the will and the marketing genius to pull it off.

This is a complete scam, all he wants is your money and nothing beyond that.

Thanks to The Land Method I can work my own hours and make money in any market if I follow the steps.

It also means keeping track of money in and out, talking to a tax expert, and being good to your tenants.Good luck

It's important because it affects how much money we can borrow from lenders.

But if you can get the purchase money loan done prior to closing try to do so.