Any suggestions would be much appreciated as I am new to the Realestate game.

I have $30,000 saved up besides what I have in my other assets to get my head in the game of RE investing, should I even have to put that money down at all?

I can tell you financing for a condotel is a whole different ball game and dealing with the HOA can sometimes be a challenge.

We've done very well in most--military brings a strength and diversity to Colorado Springs, Arlington, and San Antonio but definitely are not the only game in town. 

If you invest in a privately-held and self-managed residential portfolio of C-class single-family and small multifamily, and you believe you're going to make your money off cash-flow, that is, relentlessly maximizing your take from your tenants, you're already losing sight of what's important in the game.

This is a guessing game don't know what you have going on to help.

Maybe the game is to find old abandoned dilapidated houses to Rehab so I can set the rent myself.I'm not giving up. 

Hi BP - I am new to the real estate game here in Portland, Oregon area. 1) I am looking to purchase my first home in the next 6-9 months and was wondering if anyone has recommendations on how much $$$ to have in savings after purchasing the home (inclusive of down payment, closing cost, etc)?

Granted they likely get a ton of these from other investors but it is a numbers game.

Lag time right now is killing the game.