How much does it cost to buy down rate per %?

Would it be better to buy with a Land Trust?

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

To spend a few bucks randomly is similar to trying to sell homemade soap going against P & G by buying 2 time slots at 3 AM on the local free access channel.   

Quote from @Arthur Tolentino: Steven, I wanted to get your thoughts on a few Philadelphia suburbs based on my buy box.

Right now in DFW area it is probably cheaper to rent then to buy. 

Many of the best investments are the ones you don't buy.

I would do everything in my power to buy or rent in a neighborhood with the best school I could afford.

PS I’m all for buying real estate , but we know that having a  job can be a blessing for many people starting out. 

If they buy something for your property and you pay them back, it’s just like you bought it yourself—so you can count it as an expense in your bookkeeping.If they don’t get reimbursed, then technically it’s a gift/donation, and you can’t deduct it as an expense.