Lenders we have worked with look for a 25% down payment, an adequate reserve, and a personal guarantee supported by sufficient personal income and assets.

@Michael KisselYou may want to consider self-directing your retirement account into rental properties as the income would flow back into the retirement account and grow on a tax deferred basis. 

If the opportunity doesn't come along, no worries, I'll self teach myself through trial and error.

I buy single family homes in the right location  they are easy to rent and easy to sale .When  you buy triplexes they can be hard to sale, you have limited your self to  only to investors to sale to if in a jam .

Being self employed with as a network marketer allows me the freedom to pursue another form of income as well as the flexibility to be in any market. 

A project on RI's coast required zone IV yet the state denied a permit based upon the Industrial Building Commission; the IBC board is comprised of modular home builders using wood and completely self-serving regulatory body.

Great  information Guys.Me and the wife are going through this now with both parents.we are planing to do some of these things are self.

It's a great resource to start.Once you have a basic foundation then you can come back to BP and refine your knowledge through self study or Q&A.

I would like to learn about analyzing, purchasing and managing larger Multi Families and or Apartment complexes.Can anyone recommend any self learning books or courses...preferable audio format....that I can study to get my feet wet.Thanks in advance

I live, work and invest in the Rochester, NY area and self manage.