I know this much debt is not the ideal situation, but how else can I do it? 

After that, my first ideal property would be a multifamily, 2-4 units, that I could live in while building up more capital for a next investment using a similar strategy. 

As I mentioned we have a large military presence in this town and that is ideal for owners of rental property.

The down payment is ~ $70k, not sure how much / month that would be but my mutual funds/stocks portfolio went up $5k just last month so if I could keep that money in there it would be ideal.

Ideally I wanted the profits (either from a flip or a rental) to go into the business which we share, if my partners name is on the deed but not the mortgage or insurance, do you have any recommendations on the best way to accomplish this?

I deal with shortsales am looking for someone who is interested  in learning how to wholesale  and rehab properties and get paid as you learn, I will pay someone to door knock lis pendens I will pay a small fee to put a note on the door if no one is home, more money if they actually get a phone number from the owner and will split the profit if it gets listed or if I purchase.

The Journal also says these investors are making an average profit of around $61,000 per flip throughout the country, but of course that doesn't necessarily mean every market in the U.S. is ideal for real estate flipping at the moment.Can I Be Successful Flipping Houses in Austin?

I am getting the feedback that both home and auto needs to be with the same company for them to provide a quote on umbrella policy and they need $500k in liability on the underlying policies.

I would ideally like to get into MFH, the more the better to me. $5-10k/door which I am finding.

I've found that my tenants appreciate it as it gives them less to think about (similar to putting your CC on auto-pay).