Got private money for the purchase, the rehab and even the interest payments.

We will allow you to do a holding agreement up to two weeks the "holding fee' converts to the 'first month's rent' upon deposit payment and lease signing within the timeframe. 

Big down payments. 

What kind of down payment and renovation costs should I plan for?

Cash flow is an issue, but I have saved enough for a down payment and then some. 

You may also owe self-employment tax.If you're earing income all year long, and not having anything withheld like from a paycheck, you need to make quarterly payments.

Down payment amountFuture economic factorsMaintenance costsAnd that concept call Opportunity CostI ran across this Post in the New York Times today and I’ve spent two hours analyzing it.

Though the down payment and closing costs will not be huge, they will eat up a sizable portion of our savings.

In that scenario, it means that even if I would never be delinquent on payments, they would bump my rate to 11.675 to 14.675% if no Hassle-paper is given, apparently.

It's the next stage, after your cut your teeth in your local area.Generally, less talk and getting ready (which are both fun but do not pay bills) and more rolling up your sleeves and doing the work.