I have done and seen recently some 80/10/10 deals, were you get traditional at 75-80% for the 1st, seller to take a 2nd for another 10-15% and then private money deal for the last 10% so you're in 0% of your own cash.

I attended a very informative REIA meeting last night that focused on marketing to FSBOs and offering non-traditional financing.

Like most people I'm sure, I am trying to move on from working a traditional job of clocking in and out.

Traditional investment concept (stocks, bonds, CDs, 401Ks, etc.) is to accumulate enough capital so you can later draw-down (withdraw) funds over a period of time.

@Mike Buckley I would read Brandon Turners Book on investing in RE with no money down.Caveat about minimal down payments, if you go with traditional financing you will face PMI which can eat into your cash flow.

In my opinion a "classier" or more "traditional" marketing campaign works better in the nicer suburbs.

I'm trying to find a Realtor in Jacksonville FL that has experience working with investors and is willing to not only do traditional sales but also creative financing deals as well.

I didn't take the traditional college degree route, instead I jumped right into real estate and I got mentoring from some of the top investors in the country.  

I am new to this forum so I may not know some rules or traditions of this website.I am very interested in real estate investing, especially Real Estate Investment Trusts.

If the sellers are truly motivated then they may be willing to sell at discount or non-traditional terms, explore these options.