Also looking for input on loans:  I'm looking to put a minimal percentage down, which I have found around 4% for FHA loans, but this is as a residential mortgage. 

What's the occupancy percentage? 

Here is a histogram showing the frequency of appreciation by percentages. 

What would be a good percentage for cashflow, you think?

Another option I would be willing to entertain is partner with someone who’s flipping and help with the properties and in return gain a percentage of the profit.

I live and invest in Monroe, Louisiana, which has a very high percentage of the population being considered to be low income.

As a percentage of the total value, reporting costs tend to be much higher for smaller balance IRAs than they are for larger ones.

A good percentage of those orange and red areas are actually good rental areas.

You'll likely need to get creative to structure their return in a way that the bank will allow (likely a preferred return  where they are not "guaranteed" fixed timely payments but instead are promised the % return but it is only payable AFTER the bank is paid and when the cash flow allows...you still owe them the agreed upon percentage but it doesnt have to be paid out until the property can afford it.)...this is just one idea...there are literally thousands of ways to skin this cat! 

What is the percentage of down payment, %10 or %20 of market value of the house?