If it's all that complicated, I'll have to look for an alternative!

Part of it is jumping in and learning the gaps.If you will be living in one side, there is less pressure on the cash flow (comparing to alternative housing costs not alternative investment vehicles) and less pressure about knowing all the fair housing laws (you can discriminate more/be pickier about tenants if you live there).  

Because when I bought a new Truck, the stupid dealership put my loan 'out for auction,' and I had FIVE credit searches in one day. 

Commuting to Redmond from Seattle is a pain in the ***, definitely look for alternatives.

I'm looking at a property that is FSBO so when putting together an offer I was assuming the seller would be saving ~6% on realtor fees by selling to me versus his alternative of listing it with an agent.

Thinking if necessary I can allocate two spaces for a couple if necessary.Well, I have an applicant who works for the city's public works and has two vehicles, one personal and a city truck.  

I can't see tossing remains as an alternative at all...that's just me. 

Personally, I prefer land trusts, however, tax reporting and obtaining a tax id for a short term project would send me looking for alternatives. 

Specifically, I am looking for contacts/information/help in the following areas:- improving my lead sourcing for small to medium sized apartments- learning more about alternative financing / private lending- identifying other out of state markets to invest inAny help would be appreciated. thanks.

If anyone has a cheaper / easier alternative to HM then of course they should use that.